Bartender - (Part-Time) - Evenings and Weekends

Bartender-Part Time
Department: Special Events
Reports to: Beverage Event Program Manager
Our Special Events Bartenders are responsible for serving guests with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during daytime and evening functions. Staff members in the Bartender position play a critical role in the Museum's delivery of a world-class guest experience by preparing and presenting the Museum's beverage offerings in accordance with menu and recipe standards.

Properly checks guests' IDs to ensure legal drinking age, monitors guest consumption of alcoholic beverages
Sets up bar with all beverages, ice, mixers, garnishes, polished glassware, napkins, and straws that are necessary for the event
Transports and handles all equipment properly and with care
Prepares cocktails, pours and mixes drinks quickly and accurately in a customer service-oriented manner
Breaks down bar of supplies, cleans up bar area in event space of all equipment. (Friday,Saturday and Sunday availability required and during the week as events are scheduled and booked
Day and evening availability
Beverage Event Program Manager
High School Diploma or GEDrequired
Ability of maintaining a stationary position, standing for prolonged periods and in both indoor and outdoor settings
To apply, please submit a current resume and a letter of introduction via the Chicago History Museum application link. For best consideration, submit materials by Monday, June 15, 2026.