Baristas for hire in Chicago, IL

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    18,405

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Barista Experience
    10%
    Time Management
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    58%
    Bachelor's degree
    37%
    Associate's degree
    5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Starbucks
    • Compass Group
    • Starbucks Coffee Company
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 18,405 profiles for Baristas in Chicago, IL

Last updated: Oct 25, 2026

Barista: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $43,527 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $34,300 – $55,236 yearly

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  • Barista

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLatte ArtCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Head Barista/Supervisor

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLatte ArtCafé ExperienceCoffee Experience
  • Barista/Shift Supervisor

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
  • Barista/Server

    River Forest, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash Transactions
  • Barista/Cashier

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceHospitalityFood Handling
  • Barista

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCash Register OperationsCustomer ServiceCustomer Support

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What's the average time to fill a barista role?

The average time to fill a barista role is 63 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do baristas tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a barista include: communication skills, barista experience and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for baristas?

Common licenses or certifications for baristas include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe Certification.

What are some job titles related to baristas?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to baristas include: barista/server, bartender and social media manager.

What level of education is common for a barista?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a barista in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a barista?

Most baristas have 8 years of professional experience.

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