Bartender

The Meadowlark is looking to build our team!  We are seeking a BARTENDER. This is the third concept from Meadowlark Hospitality, and sister restaurant to Lardon (Michelin Bib Gourmand ), which highlights cured meats, artisanal cheeses, sandwiches and coffee in an old world style café environment,  and Union (Michelin Bib Gourmand ), a community-centric love letter to the pride and joy of Midwest: beer and food. The Meadowlark (50 Best bars in North America #65, Esquire’s Best Bars List 2023, Eater Chicago's best bar 2023), is an intimate, dimly lit cocktail haven that exudes vintage Chicago charm. Comfortably seating 30, friends, neighbors, industry vets and visitors alike, guests immerse themselves in The Meadowlark’s rotating creative cocktail menu.  Drinks take center stage with an apothecary-style approach to the art of the cocktail. As with all Meadowlark Hospitality projects, craftmanship and meticulous attention to detail are paramount. Drinks take center stage with an apothecary-style approach to the art of the cocktail. Expect a rotating conceptual based menu featuring house made bitters, tinctures, infusions, shrubs and tonics, as well as fresh-pressed juices, market-driven, and seasonally rotating ingredients. About Us:The Meadowlark strives to create an environment that promotes transparency, authenticity and passion in all endeavors. We want to have a kick ass team of people working jobs they love, learning something new along the way and finally finding a place you can call home.  We are passionate about our people and our products, and looking for like–minded individuals who share the same ethos! Who we are looking for: - Someone who loves classic and innovative cocktails. - Someone who is creative and driven to make each sip better than the last. - Great humans that respect themselves, coworkers and the community.  - Industry pros that have relevant experience and passion for hospitality. - Someone who knows how to direct guests on pairing recommendations. - A stellar team player that always represents the character of the company. - Someone who seeks both personal and professional growth. -A genuine, kind person with passion for service. - Someone who has the willingness to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the overall welfare of the team: no job is too small!  - Someone who takes pride in the products and services offered at their place of work.  - Someone who maintains an awareness of all product knowledge information and information on the history of the restaurant. THE IDEAL BARTENDER: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Experience in a high-volume craft cocktail environment is necessary.  Candidates must have relevant experience within the hospitality industry.  A strong knowledge base and passion for craft cocktails and spirits is paramount.   Must demonstrate superior beverage knowledge, including styles, industry trends, and various other aspects of the beverage industry.  You enjoy sharing your expertise of spirits, bitters, beer, wine and more. Experience in fresh juicing and weekly cocktail batching. Bartenders must be able to easily cultivate a memorable guest experience with a superior translation of our passion for food and beverage.   Work as a team with all of the Meadowlark Hospitality staff in order to foster a healthy work environment as well as a successful service. Guests ask for you by name because they loved having you as their bartender last time. Experience in high volume/fast pace is a plus.  Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment. Servsafe and basset/TIPS certified Comfort in using TOAST system or coordinating POS system This position is for Sunday, Monday, and Friday nights, 3:30-CL. More detail about The Meadowlark part of Meadowlark Hospitality, please visit