Day Bartender

Job Title: Daytime Bartender / Bar Prep & Inventory

Company: Chances Bar
Location: Lindenhurst, IL
Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time
Pay: $15.00 per hour plus tips
Schedule: Day shifts, weekdays and weekends as needed

Job Description

Chances Bar is looking for a dependable daytime bartender to join our team. This position is a mix of bartending, guest service, cleaning, stocking, prep work, and inventory support.

The daytime bartender plays an important role in setting the bar up for success. During the week, many liquor, beer, food, and supply orders arrive during the day, so we need someone who is organized, responsible, and able to help receive deliveries, check products in, stock items properly, and communicate with management.

This is a great position for someone who enjoys bartending but also understands that daytime shifts require more behind-the-scenes work. The right person will take pride in keeping the bar clean, stocked, organized, and ready for the night shift.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests in a friendly, professional, and timely manner
• Prepare and serve beer, cocktails, shots, and other beverages
• Provide a welcoming bar experience for regulars and new guests
• Handle cash, credit card transactions, tabs, and basic register duties
• Keep the bar clean, organized, and stocked throughout the shift
• Complete daytime cleaning tasks, including counters, coolers, shelves, sinks, glassware areas, service stations, and guest areas
• Restock liquor, beer, mixers, garnishes, paper products, and bar supplies
• Prep garnishes, juices, syrups, mixes, and other items needed for night service
• Receive and help organize weekday deliveries
• Assist with inventory counts and product rotation
• Check deliveries for accuracy and report missing, damaged, or incorrect items to management
• Break down boxes, organize storage areas, and keep back-of-house areas clean
• Help prepare the bar for evening staff and busy night shifts
• Follow all alcohol service laws, food safety rules, and company procedures
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff, bartenders, and servers
• Complete opening, shift-change, and side-work checklists

Qualifications

• Prior bartending or bar/restaurant experience preferred
• Must be dependable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Must be comfortable working independently during slower daytime hours
• Able to lift and move cases of beer, liquor, kegs, boxes, and supplies when needed
• Strong attention to detail with stocking, cleaning, and inventory
• Friendly personality and good customer service skills
• Able to multitask between guests, cleaning, prep, and deliveries
• Must be available for daytime weekday shifts
• Basset certification preferred, or willingness to obtain one
• Food Handler certification preferred, or willingness to obtain one

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that a strong daytime bartender helps the whole business run better. This role is not only about making drinks. It is about keeping the bar clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the rest of the day.

The right person will be reliable, self-motivated, clean, organized, and willing to jump in wherever needed. If you can take care of guests, stay productive during slower hours, and help set up the night crew for success, you will be a strong fit at Chances.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Daytime hours available
• Tips
• Fun bar environment
• Supportive team atmosphere
• Opportunity to grow with the business
• Employee discounts when applicable

Please send work history, availability, and any bartending, restaurant, inventory, or customer service experience. Please include whether you are available for weekday daytime shifts.

Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: In person