Craft Cocktail Bartender — Fast-Paced Guest Experiences

Soho House & Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care + 401K

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Soho Impact

Learning & Development

Cookhouse & House Tonic

Team Events

Team Meal

Job summary

Soho House & Co in Chicago is seeking a Bartender to join its founding team. You will prepare cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, serve food, and create memorable experiences for guests and members of the Soho House program.

You’ll greet guests, learn preferences, upsell items, and maintain brand standards while keeping a neat, efficient bar. The role emphasizes craft cocktails, teamwork, and exceptional service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a high-volume F&B operation.
• Craft cocktail experience and handling seasonal perishable items.
• Experience making coffee drinks is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and deliver drinks timely with consistency.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Flexible schedule and reliable.
• Tips certified.
• Micros POS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow steps of service and guidelines for cocktails, juices, coffee and drinks.
• Maintain a clean, organized bar; assist others and clean workspace.
• Educate guests about beverage options learned through trainings.
• Promote daily specials and pairings to drive sales and experience.
• Handle payment and operate a cash register.
• Check IDs and manage alcohol service responsibilities.
• Arrange bottles and glassware to attract customers and boost sales.
• Serve guests in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment with Barbacks.
• Mix ingredients per recipes to maintain consistency across program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

High-volume F&B

Craft cocktails

Coffee drinks

Multitasking

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Tips certified

Micros a plus

Tools

Micros POS

Job description

Soho House & Co in Chicago is seeking a Bartender to join its founding team. You will prepare cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, serve food, and create memorable experiences for guests and members of the Soho House program.

You’ll greet guests, learn preferences, upsell items, and maintain brand standards while keeping a neat, efficient bar. The role emphasizes craft cocktails, teamwork, and exceptional service in a fast-paced setting.