Bar Staff for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership11%Time Management10%Education level
Bachelor's degree42%High school diploma or GED28%Associate's degree21%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years20%More than 10 years76%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year36%1-2 years31%2-5 years21%
Browse Indeed's database of 13,698 profiles for Bar Staff in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Bar Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $39,470 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $62,500 yearly
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SERVER
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationEsthetician LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDermabrasionMicrodermabrasionServer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLevy
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementBartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipVeterinary TerminologyOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceBartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementInnkeeper
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Cash Register OperationsCash HandlingCash RegisterServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSSales+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceFood Service Experience
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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 146 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: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a bar staff?
Common licenses or certifications for bar staff include: Servsafe Alcohol Certification, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
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 and SERVER.
What level of education is common for a bar staff?
Bachelor's degree 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 20 years of professional experience.
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