Dog-Friendly Bartender & Craft Cocktail Pro

Homebase, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Zoomies Chicago invites energetic bartenders to craft cocktails, pour beers and wine, and deliver exceptional service in a dog-friendly, fast-paced environment. You’ll work weekends and weeknights, with flexibility to pick up café/barista shifts as needed.

Join a startup-style team during a growth phase, contributing to a vibrant interior and park-adjacent seating area. Prior bartending experience and BASSET certification are required or obtainable before first shift.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bartending experience required.
• Craft cocktail knowledge and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Illinois BASSET certification required (or ability to obtain prior to first shift).
• Outgoing personality with genuine love of people — and tolerance for dog hair on your outfit.
• Reliable and accountable; weekend and holiday availability required.
• Cash handling accuracy and POS experience.
• Interest in cross-training as a barista is a strong plus.
• Dog-friendly personality is non-negotiable — you'll be working around dogs every single day.

Responsibilities

• Craft cocktails, pour draft and canned beer, and serve wine and non-alcoholic beverages per recipe standards.
• Provide fast, accurate, friendly service across the bar and to guests in the park-adjacent seating areas.
• Manage bar inventory: monitor stock levels, communicate ordering needs, and assist with deliveries and stocking.
• Enforce responsible alcohol service practices at all times; recognize signs of intoxication and act accordingly.
• Maintain a spotless bar station throughout service and perform full close-out cleaning of your station at end of shift.
• Operate the POS system accurately for all transactions; handle cash and card payments.
• Upsell Zoomies memberships and merchandise during slower moments.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown for private bookings and special events.

Skills

Bartending experience

Craft cocktails

Under pressure

Outgoing personality

Weekend availability

Barista cross-training

Dog-friendly

Cash handling

POS experience

Education

Illinois BASSET certification

Job description

Zoomies Chicago invites energetic bartenders to craft cocktails, pour beers and wine, and deliver exceptional service in a dog-friendly, fast-paced environment. You’ll work weekends and weeknights, with flexibility to pick up café/barista shifts as needed.

Join a startup-style team during a growth phase, contributing to a vibrant interior and park-adjacent seating area. Prior bartending experience and BASSET certification are required or obtainable before first shift.