Private Club Bartender Lead

Private Club Bartender Lead

At Union Padel Club, hospitality is just as important as the game. As our Private Club Bartender Lead , you’ll be responsible for creating a welcoming, elevated experience for our members across the bar, social spaces, and events. This is a hands-on hospitality role for someone who enjoys building relationships, knows how to run a great bar, and takes pride in the details that make a private club experience feel special.

You’ll lead the day-to-day bar experience, including preparing and serving cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, and zero-proof beverages, as well as heating and plating food and supporting private events. You’ll also take ownership of bar inventory, ordering, organization, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.

This is a full-time, salaried position with tips on top of salary . We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working approximately five days per week , including evenings and weekends as needed, and who wants to be a key part of building the hospitality experience at Union Padel Club.

What You’ll Do

• Create a warm, personalized hospitality experience for Union Padel Club members and guests
• Lead the day-to-day operation of the bar and ensure it is consistently clean, organized, and well stocked
• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, and zero-proof beverages
• Heat, plate, and serve food while maintaining a high standard of presentation
• Manage bar inventory, ordering, receiving, organization, and product levels
• Help develop and maintain beverage offerings and ensure consistent quality
• Support private events, member gatherings, and special programming
• Build genuine relationships with members and become a familiar face within the club community
• Help train and support other team members working within the bar and hospitality areas
• Maintain appropriate food, beverage, sanitation, and safety standards
• Jump in wherever needed to help create a seamless member experience

Why Union Padel Club

Padel is the next wave of racket sports — a mix of pickleball, tennis, and squash in one fast-paced and social game. It’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and Union Padel Club is bringing Chicago a premium indoor experience built around the game, hospitality, and community.

Our flagship club in the West Loop features world-class indoor padel courts, a full-service bar, social lounges, coworking and recovery spaces, and a pro shop stocked with the best gear. More than a place to play, Union is a place where members can spend time, connect, work, eat, drink, and build community.

By joining our team, you’ll be part of something new from day one and have the opportunity to help shape what a modern private club experience looks like. We offer competitive benefits including PTO, 401(k), and discounts on playing time so you can enjoy the game yourself.