Craft Cocktail Bartender — Flexible Schedule & Experience

Soho House & Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; 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 in Chicago welcomes a Bartender to deliver exceptional beverage service and memorable experiences for guests and members at Berenjak. You will prepare cocktails and beverages, upsell items, and ensure clean, efficient service in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in high-volume F&B, craft cocktail skills, and a personable, engaging presence. The role supports a dynamic, globally influenced beverage program with competitive benefits and training

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working in high-volume F&B operation.
• Craft cocktail experience and working with seasonally influenced perishable items.
• Experience making coffee drinks a plus.
• Ability to multitask and deliver drink requests in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining consistency.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Flexible schedule and reliable.
• Tips certified.
• Micros a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow steps of service and company guidelines for preparing cocktails, juices, coffee and drinks used at the bar.
• Maintain a clean and organized section as well as collaborate with other bartenders to; wash glassware and utensils after each use, Clean up after customers and clean work area.
• Educate guests and members about beverage options learned through House Tonic trainings.
• Discuss and describe daily specials, seasonally influenced menu items and food pairing options to promote additional sales through creating optimal experience for dining.
• Collect payment on all sold items and operate a cash register.
• Check identification of customers to make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol and tobacco products as well as determine when a customer has had too much alcohol.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays that promote specific beverage options and can increase overall sales and member / guest experience.
• Serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Monitor and maintain an inventory of supplies and delegate replenishment of items to Barbacks.
• Mix ingredients according to drink recipes to maintain a globally unified beverage program and consistent experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

High-volume F&B experience

Craft cocktails

Coffee drinks

Multitasking

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Tips certified

Micros POS

Tools

Micros

Job description

Soho House in Chicago welcomes a Bartender to deliver exceptional beverage service and memorable experiences for guests and members at Berenjak. You will prepare cocktails and beverages, upsell items, and ensure clean, efficient service in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in high-volume F&B, craft cocktail skills, and a personable, engaging presence. The role supports a dynamic, globally influenced beverage program with competitive benefits and training