Bartender

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 Snorkelbox , the cocktail bar within The Old Post Office, you will play a vital role in delivering an outstanding guest experience. The Snorkelbox beverage program features classically driven cocktails inspired by the excitement of travel, with a special focus on equal measure builds. We are a welcoming, fun-loving space where office regulars and tourists alike can feel at home, and your ideas will help drive the direction of the bar and how we engage with the community while you uphold service standards, maintain a professional presence behind the bar, contribute to a warm and inviting atmosphere, and execute daily operations efficiently and creatively.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: Service & Operations Work 2-3 bar shifts per week. Follow consistent steps of service to ensure every guest receives a high-quality experience. Greet guests, assist with drink selections, serve beverages, and clear bar tops and tables. Maintain bar cleanliness and organization, ensuring all guest areas are fully stocked. Wash, polish, and restock glassware.

Monitor stock levels, communicate shortages, and restock as needed. Perform weekly prep, including batches, syrups, juices, and other bar essentials. Assist with dish machine maintenance (chemical levels, unclogging blades, cleaning drain grate, deliming). Execute complete and efficient opening and closing procedures. Hospitality & Community Deliver genuine, memorable experiences that exceed guest expectations. Foster a warm, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere.

Engage with the Chicago bar community and stay connected to industry peers. Creativity & Growth Participate in the execution of house drink recipes and contribute to the creative process. Suggest menu ideas aligned with Snorkelbox’s concept. Keep up with cocktail history, drink recipes, and spirits trends. Collaborate on developing new cocktails and menu items in alignment with the bar’s concept principles. Take direction with a willingness to improve bartending skills.