Craft Cocktail Bartender — Fast-Paced, High-Volume Bar

DineAmic Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K + Match

Employee Assistance Program

Food & Beverage Discounts

Job summary

DineAmic Hospitality in Chicago’s West Loop is seeking bartenders who can deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, full-service setting. This role requires strong product knowledge, precise execution, and teamwork to maintain a welcoming bar environment.

You will prepare cocktails, guide guest selections, enter orders in the POS, and collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service. Evening/weekend availability is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes with accuracy and consistency.
• Deliver warm, attentive hospitality to guests at the bar and service well.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, allergens, and drink options to guide selections.
• Execute high-volume service while maintaining organization and quality.
• Enter orders into the POS and process payments per procedures.
• Follow cash-handling and end-of-shift reconciliation practices.
• Monitor responsible alcohol service in line with regulations.
• Coordinate with servers, barbacks, kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with inventory control and bar upkeep as needed.
• Review BEOs for private events and coordinate bar service accordingly.

Skills

Bartending experience

Classic cocktails knowledge

Customer service

POS systems

Multitasking under pressure

Tools

POS systems

Job description

DineAmic Hospitality in Chicago’s West Loop is seeking bartenders who can deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, full-service setting. This role requires strong product knowledge, precise execution, and teamwork to maintain a welcoming bar environment.

You will prepare cocktails, guide guest selections, enter orders in the POS, and collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service. Evening/weekend availability is required.