Bartender Jobs in Highland Park, IL

A Bartender plays a crucial role in the hospitality service industry. They are responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers, interacting with guests, taking orders, and serving snacks and bar food. Bartenders also accept payments, keep the bar well-stocked and clean, and ensure that all standards and legal obligations are met. In addition, they are often the first point of contact for customers and play a key role in establishing a welcoming atmosphere.

Bartenders require a set of specific skills and certifications. In most areas, they need to have a valid bartender's license or certification in responsible alcohol service. Strong customer service skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and knowledge of drink mixing and garnishing are crucial. Before becoming a Bartender, an individual might start with roles such as a Barback, responsible for assisting the Bartender, a Server in a restaurant or a Host/Hostess. These positions provide valuable customer service experience and knowledge of the food and beverage industry.

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Bartender

  • Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.
  • Gurnee, IL (14 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Gurnee, IL (14 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

The Bartender also monitors inventory and takes appropriate action to re-stock as necessary....

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BANQUET BARTENDERS, SERVERS, BUSSERS $22-$25/h

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Master of serving event staffing looking for dynamic hospitality professionals to join us today. We are looking for RELIABLE and PROFESSIONAL STAFF who have: -Demonstrated skills in greeting and...

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Bistro Bartender

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Northbrook, IL (5 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Northbrook, IL (5 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

liquors, wines, beer, and non-alcoholic ingredients and replacing beer barrels Reconciles the bar's cash register at the end of the shift Position Requirements High School Diploma or GED 1 to 2 years of bartending...

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Bartender

  • Tapas Barcelona
  • Evanston, IL (10 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Evanston, IL (10 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Part-time bartender for a full-service restaurant. Evening and weekend hours required. Knowledge of wines a benefit....

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Bartender - TAO Restaurant Chicago

  • Tao Group Hospitality
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

training EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: Minimum 2 years bartender experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required Minimum 2 years of food and beverage experience Experience...

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Experienced Server/Bartender

  • Schiller Park, IL (18 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schiller Park, IL (18 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Richie's Restaurant is hiring an experienced server who knows how to make drinks to work nights. Hourly plus tips. If interested please call ... and ask for Valerie for an interview.

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Bartender

  • Chicago History Society
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position: Bartender-Part Time Department: Special Events Reports to: Beverage Event Program Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: 1601 N....

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AC Lounge Bartender

  • The Marcus Corporation
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

If so, AC Hotel Chicago Downtown is looking for a Bartender to join us....

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Bartender

  • The Marcus Corporation
  • Gurnee, IL (14 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gurnee, IL (14 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As a bartender with Marcus Theatres, you will be a part of a family you can connect with, grow with, and have fun with!...

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Bartender

  • La Bella on Rush
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

and service-driven Bartenders to join our team at La Bella on Rush....

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Bartender Non-Tipped

  • Sodexo
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Bartender Non-Tipped Location: LOT POLISH AIRLINES ORD - 95470001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours, and some weekends/holidays....

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Bartender

  • Trispan
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a skilled and charismatic Bartender to deliver an exceptional beverage experience to our guests....

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Bartender

  • Beatnik On The River
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

About the role : we are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate bartender to join the team....

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Server / Bartender

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Friendly Fine dining Italian Restaurant in Streeterville / Gold Coast is hiring experienced server and bartender....

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Bartender wanted

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Legendary and historic jazz club looking for experienced bartender! Ideal candidate is friendly, efficient, and hard working. 2-3 nights a week, evenings and weekends required....

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Demographic Data for Highland Park, IL

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Salary for Bartender Jobs in Highland Park, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bartender positions.



Highest Education Level

Bartenders in Highland Park, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.0%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.8%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bartenders in Highland Park, IL
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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