Bartender

Job overview

The Bartender role is an onsite, full-time position in Chicago, IL, paying $12.96 per hour plus tips. The posting says bartenders at this location average $45–$55 per hour including base pay and tips. The role supports the Front of House team at Happy Camper Old Town. The bartender serves guests at the bar and on the floor, prepares beverages, and helps create a lively, hospitable restaurant experience. The role also coordinates with teammates, maintains the bar, and completes assigned opening and closing duties while following company and food-safety procedures.

What you'll do

• Greet guests and guide them through their venue experience
• prepare and serve beer, wine, and cocktails
• describe food and beverage offerings
• maintain the bar and coordinate service with team members
• communicate customer needs, comments, or incidents to management
• complete assigned opening and closing duties
• follow health and safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bartender

chicago il

happy camper

front of house

full-time employment

craft beer

wine

cocktails

guest hospitality

high-volume bartending

basset certification

food handlers certification

$12.96/hour base

$45–$55/hour including tips

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Referral rewards
• 50% dining discounts during shifts
• 25% dining discounts at other Happy Hospitality locations
• flexible schedules
• medical, dental and vision options
• paid vacation and sick time
• free branded T-shirts. Some benefits have eligibility conditions.

Why this role

Requires at least two years of full-service, high-volume bartending experience, Basset Certification, and Food Handlers Certification. Benefits include dining discounts, medical, dental and vision options, paid time off, and a free uniform.

About the employer

Happy Camper is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.