Bartender - West Loop

DineAmic Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Commuter Benefits

401K + Match

Company-paid Employee Assistance Plan

Food & Beverage Discounts

Job summary

DineAmic Hospitality in Chicago’s West Loop is seeking skilled bartenders to join multiple properties. You will craft beverages, engage guests, and maintain a fast-paced, high-volume bar environment with accuracy and hospitality.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of bartending experience, knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine and spirits, and the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Certification and physical stamina are required and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be of legal drinking age per state law.
• Valid alcohol service certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes with accuracy and consistency.
• Deliver warm, attentive hospitality to every guest at the bar and service well.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, allergens, cocktails, beers, wines, and spirits.
• Enter orders into the POS and process payments per procedures.
• Follow cash handling, drawer management, and end-of-shift reconciliation.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Alcohol service certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Brought to you by DineAmic Hospitality, our West Loop restaurant collection—including Bar Siena, Bandit, Fioretta, La Serre, and Lyra—offers a diverse portfolio of chef-driven dining experiences in one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods. From elevated Italian cuisine and modern Mediterranean flavors to classic steakhouse fare and lively social dining destinations, each concept is committed to exceptional hospitality, culinary excellence, and memorable guest experiences.

We are seeking bartenders at several properties in the West Loop who can deliver exceptional guest experiences in our fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant environment. This role requires strong food and beverage product knowledge, precision in execution, and a commitment to consistency and teamwork. Bartenders prepare and serve beverages with accuracy and efficiency while maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming bar environment.

Successful candidates maintain composure under pressure, communicate effectively with guests and team members, and take pride in creating memorable bar experiences. Bartenders deliver excellent service that promotes guest loyalty and encourages return visits, collaborate closely alongside servers and support staff to maintain seamless service flow, and help introduce guests to the restaurant’s rewards program and other guest engagement initiatives when appropriate.

Essential Responsibilities + Duties

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standardized recipes with accuracy and consistency.
• Deliver warm, attentive, and engaging hospitality to every guest at the bar and in the service well
• Maintain strong knowledge of menu items, including allergens, as well as specialty cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits to confidently guide guest selections and provide recommendations
• Execute high-volume service while maintaining composure, organization, and quality standards.
• Accurately enter orders into the POS system and process payments in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow best practices for cash handling, drawer management, and end-of-shift reconciliation procedures.
• Monitor guest alcohol consumption and enforce responsible alcohol service standards in compliance with local and state regulations.
• Monitor the bar area and maintain awareness of open tabs, following established procedures such as securing a credit card for tabs during late-night service hours.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized bar area, including polishing glassware and restocking inventory.
• Collaborate with servers, barbacks, kitchen staff, and management to ensure seamless service flow.
• Complete opening, running, and closing side work as assigned.
• Assist with inventory control, waste minimization, and proper storage of all bar products.
• Follow all company policies, food safety standards, and sanitation guidelines.
• Address guest concerns professionally and elevate issues to management when appropriate.
• Contribute positively to team morale and support fellow team members during high-volume periods.
• Bartenders may be assigned to private dining or special events and are expected to review BEOs and coordinate bar service in accordance with event timelines and company standards.
• Additional duties as needed within the scope of the role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age requirements to serve alcohol per state law.
• Valid alcohol service certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
• At least 2 years of bartending experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Knowledge of classic cocktails, beer styles, wine varietals, and spirits.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.

Physical Demands + Work Environment:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per shift).
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds (kegs, cases, glass racks)
• Continuous use of hands and arms for shaking, pouring, garnishing, and operating equipment
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and twist throughout shift.
• Must be able to move safely through kitchen area, including slick floors and tight spaces.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity
• Personal Development
• Professionalism
• Self-Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Technical Proficiency with computers and POS systems

Benefits + Perks

• Paid Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K + Match
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Food & Beverage Discounts

Dineamic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.