Baristas for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Barista Experience10%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Bachelor's degree23%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
3-5 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Starbucks
Backlot CoffeeDunkin'
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 18,769 profiles for Baristas in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Barista: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $43,544 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,285 – $55,304 yearly
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Barista/Cashier
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipLatte ArtBarista ExperienceBarista/Cashier
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceBARISTA
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceBarista ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingBarista/Server
River Forest, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsBarista
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFood PreparationBarista
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCafé ExperienceCoffee ExperienceCoffee Shop Experience
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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.
What are some job titles related to baristas?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to baristas include: barista/cashier, barista/server and shift lead and barista.
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 6 years of professional experience.
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