Bartenders for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Associate's degree18%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years22%Current company
Br Bar16th St Bar5 iron golfTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years20%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Bartender: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $55,817 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $97,353 yearly
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Bartender/Server
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipServer/Bartender/Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationPMPTIPS+6 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsBartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSPERC CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceSecurityBar ExperienceServer and bartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPS+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceBartender/Server
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicensePharmacy Technician CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingBarista ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBartender
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMicros POSPOS
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What's the average time to fill a bartender role?
The average time to fill a bartender role is 87 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: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a bartender?
Common licenses or certifications for bartenders include: Bartender License, Servsafe and Servsafe Alcohol Certification.
What are some job titles related to bartenders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bartenders include: bartender/server, server/bartender/manager and server/bartender.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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