Bartender/Maitre D

Simplevenue; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Simplevenue in Chicago is seeking a Bartender/Maitre D to support front-of-house operations, welcome guests, coordinate service, and manage beverage service in a refined, fast-paced hospitality setting. You will assist reservations, optimize seating and flow, prepare cocktails, wine, sake, and other beverages, and provide informed pairing recommendations while maintaining a polished bar and dining area.

The role emphasizes professionalism, reliability, strong communication, and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining or upscale hospitality preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with spirits, sake, wine, and cocktail preparation.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and host guests with professionalism and warmth.
• Support reservations, seating, and overall service flow.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, sake, wine, and other beverages.
• Provide beverage recommendations and pairings when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable front-of-house and bar area.
• Assist with inventory support, prep, and closing procedures.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to support smooth operations.

Skills

Front-of-house communication

Guest service

Beverage knowledge

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Job description

Overview

The Bartender/Maitre D supports front-of-house operations by contributing to guest reception, service coordination, and beverage service. This role helps maintain a smooth, polished experience by supporting reservations, service flow, and bar operations within a refined, fast-paced hospitality environment. The ideal candidate is professional, attentive, and adaptable.

Hourly plus tips.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and host guests with professionalism and warmth.
• Support reservations, seating, and overall service flow.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, sake, wine, and other beverages.
• Provide beverage recommendations and pairings when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable frontofhouse and bar area.
• Assist with inventory support, prep, and closing procedures.
• Collaborate with the frontofhouse team to support smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining, upscale, or fastpaced hospitality environments preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with spirits, sake, wine, and cocktail preparation.
• Team and detailoriented.
• Professional, reliable, and comfortable in a highservice environment.