Bar Staff for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Time Management8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree30%Vocational or technical training17%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
BROKEN SHAKER11/11 grill n bar14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum BarTime at current job
Less than a year83%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 14,495 profiles for Bar Staff in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Bar Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $38,243 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $61,543 yearly
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Server
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBartender/Server
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingCustomer ServiceFacility and Bar Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSPERC CardNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceBar Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceFood Service ExperienceBartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSchedule ManagementBar ExperienceBartendingBAR & HOSPITALITY MANAGER
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeMental Health First Aid (MHFA)+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a bar staff role?
The average time to fill a bar staff role is 154 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do bar staff tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bar staff include: leadership, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for bar staff?
Common licenses or certifications for bar staff include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to bar staff?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bar staff include: bartender/server, bartender and BAR & HOSPITALITY MANAGER.
What level of education is common for a bar staff?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bar staff in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bar staff?
Most bar staff have 10 years of professional experience.
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