{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bbd640f01c028f8ae908bed3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbd640f01c028f8ae908bed3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bbd640f01c028f8ae908bed3","title":"Bartender","description":"We’re hiring people to join our team as BARTENDERS! |\nPLEASE NOTE: All applicants for this role must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.\nIf you are under 21, we encourage you to apply for other open positions without this requirement.\n\nOPEN CALLS:\nWhen: WEDNESDAY, MAY 6th, 2026\nLocation: Crying Tiger - 51 W. Hubbard St. Chicago\nTime: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm\n\nA Few of Our Bartender Benefits:\nRestaurant Discounts\nEmployee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness\nPaid Vacation for Qualifying Employees\nBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance\nDental & Vision Insurance\nLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance\nDomestic Partner Benefits\n401(k)\n\nCrying Tiger is the celebrated new Southeast Asian concept from James Beard Award Finalist Chef Thai Dang (HaiSous) and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Located in the heart of River North, Crying Tiger was recently named #1 on Chicago Magazine’s Hot List and has earned accolades from Eater, Time Out, and The Infatuation. Our culinary program explores the vibrant flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Southeast Asia, featuring a world-class beverage program by Partner Kevin Beary (of Three Dots and a Dash and Gus' Sip & Dip) and desserts by Netflix’s School of Chocolate winner, Executive Chef Juan Gutierrez. Join a team dedicated to excellence in one of Chicago’s most talked-about new openings.\n\nCaring. Creative. Careers.\n\nJoin the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.\n\nEOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify\n\nBARTENDER JOB DESCRIPTION\n\nBartenders are responsible for preparing beverages for guests according to recipe, as well as serving food for guests that dine in the bar area. Assists with Busser, Food Runner and Barista duties as directed. A friendly, accommodating demeanor, as well as an ability to multitask, are essential for success in this position.\n\nEssential Functions\nPrepare and serve beverages to guests according to recipes\nStock/restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and supplies\nAvailable to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends\nEffectively service a full bar top, cocktail station, and dining room orders\nSafely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip\nAbility to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquids\nSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and blenders\nAbility to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction\nAbility to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment\nWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels\nAble to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds\nAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces\n\nKey Responsibilities and Duties\nEnsure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs\nGreet guests with a warm, sincere smile\nUse tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy\nSafely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks and soda dispensers\nManually wash and sanitize glassware using a three compartment sink\nAccount for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory\nResponsible for the security and reconciliation of the bar cash drawer\nAbility to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated\nAccurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and account for and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures\nUnderstand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu\nUse sales techniques and present and encourage current promotions to guests\nFollow all steps of service\nUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions\nProficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system and Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals\nComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures\nSuccessfully complete alcohol awareness training\nFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook\nGet along well with others and be a team player\nOther duties will be assigned as needed\n\nINDFOH","company":"Crying Tiger","rawCompany":"crying tiger","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-24T07:39:31.632Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-3011.00","title":"Bartenders","slug":"bartenders"},{"code":"35-3031.00","title":"Waiters and Waitresses","slug":"waiters-and-waitresses"},{"code":"35-9011.00","title":"Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers","slug":"dining-room-and-cafeteria-attendants-and-bartender-helpers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722410","title":"Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)","slug":"drinking-places-alcoholic-beverages"},{"code":"722515","title":"Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars","slug":"snack-and-nonalcoholic-beverage-bars"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Bartender","description":"We’re hiring people to join our team as BARTENDERS! |\nPLEASE NOTE: All applicants for this role must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.\nIf you are under 21, we encourage you to apply for other open positions without this requirement.\n\nOPEN CALLS:\nWhen: WEDNESDAY, MAY 6th, 2026\nLocation: Crying Tiger - 51 W. 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