Bartender

Position: Bartender-Part Time

Department: Special Events

Reports to: Beverage Event Program Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Opportunity

Our Special Events Bartenders are responsible for serving guests with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during daytime and evening functions. Staff members in the Bartender position play a critical role in the Museum’s delivery of a world-class guest experience by preparing and presenting the Museum’s beverage offerings in accordance with menu and recipe standards. 

Core Responsibilities

• Properly checks guests’ IDs to ensure legal drinking age, monitors guest consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Sets up bar with all beverages, ice, mixers, garnishes, polished glassware, napkins, and straws that are necessary for the event
• Transports and handles all equipment properly and with care
• Prepares cocktails, pours and mixes drinks quickly and accurately in a customer service-oriented manner
• Breaks down bar of supplies, cleans up bar area in event space of all equipment. (Trash, glassware, bottles, glassware etc.)
• Contributes to the overall effectiveness of team management of all problems, issues, and opportunities
• Friday,Saturday and Sunday availability required and during the week as events are scheduled and booked
• Day and evening availability 

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned

Reports To

Beverage Event Program Manager

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Must be 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GEDrequired
• BASSET Certificationrequired
• Exhibits effective communication skills
• Able to take direction effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability of maintaining a stationary position, standing for prolonged periods and in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Must be able to pick up, hold, carry, and lift overhead up to 30 pounds 
• Must be able to use arms, hands and fingers to hold bottles, glassware, utensils, sharp knives 
• Noise level is usually normal to occasionally loud; employee must have the ability to hear, listen and speak clearly

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit a current resume and a letter of introduction via the Chicago History Museum application link. For best consideration, submit materials by Monday, June 15, 2026.

Employment Opportunity Statement 

Chicago History Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.