Bartender /Seasonal

Dufry Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 12,729 - 22,730; Full time

Job summary

Dufry Careers in Chicago is seeking a bartender to greet guests, take orders, mix drinks to spec, and serve beer and other beverages. You will handle transactions and ensure accurate cash handling while delivering friendly, efficient service.

This role requires at least 1 year of bartending experience, knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and a team‑oriented attitude in a fast‑paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum age to serve alcohol as required by state law.
• At least 1 year of bartending experience; high-volume or fast casual experience preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits and their preparation/presentation.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take drink/food orders; upsell when appropriate.
• Mix beverages according to recipes; prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Collect payments and operate cash registers; secure monies at shift end.
• Follow alcohol awareness procedures and company cash handling policies.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and well-stocked bar.
• Communicate ticket times and potential issues to the manager on duty.

Skills

Bartending

Cash handling

Customer service

Alcohol knowledge

Communication

Job description

Airport Location: Chicago Airport F&B
Advertised Compensation: $9.24 to $16.50

Summary

The Bartender is responsible for greeting customers, taking drink/food orders, mixing ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, and sugar to prepare cocktails and other drinks, as well as serving beer and other beverages, and completing transactions; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and the servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non‑exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending on local requirements.

Essential Functions

• Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to “up‑sell” products
• Follows recipes and/or product directions for mixing beverages
• Collects payments and operates cash registers for drinks and/or food served following company established cash handling policies and procedures for all transactions; secures all monies at the end of each shift
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and deals with intoxicated guests
• Follows all HMSHost customer service, adult beverage and cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures a clean, sanitized and well‑stocked bar

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Must meet state minimum age for serving alcoholic beverages
• Requires at least 1 year of closely related bartending experience; work experience in high‑volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation, keeping updated on new and revised beverage recipes
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Requires the ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Cash handling and customer service experience preferred
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)