Bartenders for hire in Chicago, IL

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    8,322

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  • Most popular skills

    Time Management13%
    Communication Skills11%
    Leadership10%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Bachelor's degree27%
    Associate's degree22%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years4%
    6-10 years12%
    More than 10 years84%
  • Current company

    Aramark (F&B rollover)
    BOKA Restaurant Group
    Brick House Tavern & Tap
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year21%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years33%

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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026

Bartender: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $56,853 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $32,657$98,977 yearly

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  • Server

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising Experience
  • Bartender

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsLeadershipVeterinary TerminologyOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceBarista Experience
  • Bartender

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHigh-End Sales
  • Server/Bartender/Manager

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's License

    Skills

    Casual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingAnalysis Skills
  • Bartender

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Alcohol CertificationEsthetician LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeCosmetology LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsBusiness CoachingB2C
  • Bartender

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

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

The average time to fill a bartender role is 88 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do bartenders tend to have?

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

What licenses or certifications are common for a bartender?

Common licenses or certifications for bartenders include: Servsafe Alcohol Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to bartenders?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bartenders include: server, levy and server/bartender/manager.

What level of education is common for a bartender?

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

How many years of experience is common for a bartender?

Most bartenders have 18 years of professional experience.

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