Bartender | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Bartender maintains clean working bars in accordance with OVG Illinois Liquor Commission and Health Department standards. Prepare beverages and provide beverage service in a friendly courteous and timely manner resulting in a superior guest experience. Maintain compliance with the SAVOR SAFE Alcohol Management Program.

The rate of pay for this position is $30.87 and is tip eligible (per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

This postition will be posted until May 8 2026.

McCormick Place Convention Center located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America. With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space the campus proudly hosts some of the worlds largest and most prestigious conventions meetings and trade shows welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.

Essential Duties:

• Required to carry alcohol certification card at all times when working i.e. BASSET TIPS ACT.
• Mix garnish and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes and practices prudent portion control. Adheres to guidelines for alcohol pours no free-pouring/over pouring allowed.
• Keeps bar area at a high level of sanitation and hygiene at all times maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure the security and accuracy of assigned bank and accountability for any and all overages and shortages as defined in the SAVOR Cash Handling/Cash Variance Policy and cash deposits for related bar sales.
• Monitors proper par levels of all supplies at assigned bars.
• Generates consumption report for billing and inventory tracking.
• Responsible for security of liquor inventory at all times.
• All hard liquor bottles are required to be combined with the same type of liquor at the end of the night when restocking in warehouse.
• All products are required to be placed back into boxes for bar porter to pick up. If no boxes are there leave in lexon and stack product neatly.
• Adhere to the SAVOR Bartender Inventory Policy.
• Provide friendly quick professional service to guests and co-workers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirement:

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED
• Must have sufficient math ability to accurately add subtract divide multiply and perform other basic business math calculations and pass basic math skills test.
• Must speak be able to read and understand English well enough to converse with customers supervisors and employees.
• Understand written and oral direction and communicate effectively with others

Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess good organizational skills
• Must have ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work
• Ability to work closely with others
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment; sense of urgency
• Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy
• Must have basic working knowledge of alcoholic beverages previous bar/bartending experience required.
• Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends

Computer Skills:

• This position requires ability to operate a Micros cash register and other POS systems as assigned.

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

• One (1) year certificate from college or technical school; or three (3) to six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. B.A.S.S.E.T TIPS OR ACT Required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.