Bartender - Three Top Lounge

About Us: 

16 On Center Chicago owns and operates several live music venues, third-party production, restaurants, bars, and food halls across Chicago and New York. Join the team of one of the country's leading independent promoters.

Our most effective service to our community comes from a team with a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. 16 On Center actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Summary

As a Bartender at Three Top Lounge inside The Salt Shed , you will bring creativity, consistency, and a guest-focused mindset to every shift. This role requires the ability to balance warmth and community-building with efficiency and precision, adjusting seamlessly to both slower moments and high-energy rushes around show times at the Salt Shed. You will play an essential role in upholding service standards, collaborating with teammates, and ensuring that each guest’s experience not only meets but exceeds expectations. With a strong work ethic and a team-oriented approach, you will contribute to a positive, supportive environment that highlights the best of Three Top Lounge.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Set up the bar in a timely manner without sacrificing quality
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area
• Learn about the products carried and how to utilize them
• Correctly and consistently build menu and classic cocktails
• Follow stated policies and procedures
• Prioritize the guest experience
• Perform other related duties as assigned

About You:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a bartender in a cocktail-focused bar or lounge
• At least 21 years of age
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Strong working knowledge of classic cocktail builds and their variations
• Friendly, approachable, and customer service oriented
• Effective communicator with people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
• Able to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable team player who contributes to a positive work culture
• Physically able to stand and walk for 8–10 hours, lift and carry up to 25 lbs., and perform frequent tasks such as cutting fruit, carrying ice buckets and bar mats, and stocking liquor bottles
• Comfortable working in warm and cool environments, both indoors and outdoors, and able to tolerate high levels of noise from music and guest traffic

Position Details

• Job Type: Part-time, Hourly
• Compensation: $15.50 per hour + Tips

Benefits & Perks

• Paid leave in accordance with Chicago requirements
• Dining discounts at 16 On Center properties
• Complimentary or discounted tickets to shows at 16 On Center venues (Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, SPACE, Empty Bottle)