Nightlife Bartender - High-Volume Cocktails + 401K Match

DineAmic Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K + Match

Employee Assistance Program

Food & Beverage Discounts

Job summary

DineAmic Hospitality seeks a bartender for Bandit on Two in Chicago, a fast-paced, high-volume setting within The Bandit nightlife area. You will craft cocktails, guide guest selections, and collaborate with servers to ensure seamless service.

The role requires 2+ years of bartending experience, knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits, and a valid certification. Evening and weekend availability is needed to support events and nightlife.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve 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.
• 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.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Cash handling

POS proficiency

Alcohol knowledge

Food & beverage knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Job description

DineAmic Hospitality seeks a bartender for Bandit on Two in Chicago, a fast-paced, high-volume setting within The Bandit nightlife area. You will craft cocktails, guide guest selections, and collaborate with servers to ensure seamless service.

The role requires 2+ years of bartending experience, knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits, and a valid certification. Evening and weekend availability is needed to support events and nightlife.