Bartenders for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Time Management11%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree32%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years12%More than 10 years84%Current company
Applebee's
Aramark (F&B rollover)Bulldogs Ale HouseTime at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years33%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 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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Bartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorAEDBartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipVeterinary TerminologyOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceBartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHigh-End SalesLevy
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementBartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantSkills
Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsServingChildcareBabysitting
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What's the average time to fill a bartender role?
The average time to fill a bartender role is 89 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a bartender?
Common licenses or certifications for bartenders include: Servsafe Alcohol Certification, Servsafe and Bartender License.
What are some job titles related to bartenders?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bartenders include: bartender and server, server and levy.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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