Part-time Bartender

Play SPF; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Play SPF Chicago, a large indoor pickleball and entertainment venue, is seeking a friendly Bartender for a part-time, on-site role in Chicago, IL. You will greet guests, take orders, and craft drinks while maintaining a clean, safe bar area and collaborating with servers and kitchen staff.

You should have strong customer service, experience with cash handling and POS, bartending skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication with guests and team.
• Food & beverage operations knowledge, drink prep, responsible serving.
• Experience with cash handling, POS, and transaction accuracy.
• Bartending skills: cocktails, drafts, bar recipes.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Valid Illinois certifications/licenses for alcohol serving, where required.
• Ability to stand long and lift moderate weights.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and takes beverage orders.
• Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Maintains clean, organized bar area and ensures safety standards.
• Processes payments and handles cash accurately.
• Monitors guest consumption and encourages responsible drinking.
• Assists with events and peak times; restocks inventory as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS systems

Bartending

Communication

Flex hours

Job description

Company Description Play SPF Chicago is a large indoor pickleball and entertainment venue located at 2121 N. Clybourn Ave in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Opened in early 2024, it offers a tropical-inspired getaway with year-round recreation, dining, and community programming. The 42,000 square-foot facility includes nine dedicated indoor pickleball courts with instant replay technology, a grab-and-go food and coffee bar, and spacious locker rooms with saunas and showers. Guests can also enjoy additional games and activities such as an indoor turf field, cornhole, air hockey, and more, creating a lively and social atmosphere for all ages.

Role Description The Bartender at Play SPF is a part-time, on-site role based in Chicago, IL. This role is responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, and ensuring compliance with all food and beverage safety standards. Day-to-day tasks include greeting guests, taking orders, making drink recommendations, processing payments, and monitoring guest consumption responsibly. The Bartender contributes to a welcoming environment by supporting events and busy peak times, coordinating with servers and kitchen staff, and helping restock inventory and supplies as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong Customer Service and Communication skills to interact positively with guests and team members.
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, including drink preparation and responsible serving practices.
• Experience with Cash Handling, POS systems, and accurate transaction processing.
• Bartending skills, including mixing cocktails, pouring drafts, and understanding bar recipes.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid age-appropriate certifications or licenses for serving alcohol in Illinois, where required.
• Capacity to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights (e.g., cases, kegs, bar supplies).
• Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, or entertainment venue is preferred but not required.