Located in the basement of Thalia Hall, Punch House’s history is steeped in the maritime origins of our namesake drink. When British sailors made the voyage to India and back during the 17th century, they diluted their rum rations with sugar and spices, from which sprang the five tenets of quality, balanced punch: “strong, weak, bitter, sour & sweet.” Each of these elements is now skillfully interpreted in our novel cocktail menu.

Calling all cocktail nerds! We are looking for passionate and creative bartenders that can build on the storied cocktail program Punch House already boasts. We are a welcoming, fun-loving space where neighborhood regulars and show-goers alike can feel at home. Your ideas will help drive the direction of the bar and how we engage with the community.

The Bartender is an integral part of the bar team at Punch House. They are responsible for executing set standards of service and making sure our guests have the best possible experience at our bar. If this sounds like you, let's chat! We look forward to hearing from you!

Duties

• 3-4 bar shifts per week.
• Able to take direction and the desire to improve bartending skills.
• Maintain a professional presence behind the bar.
• When closing, responsible for executing a complete and efficient closing of the bar.
• Participating in the execution of house drink recipes and open to contributing in the creative process. Examples below:
  • Engage with the Chicago bar community
  • Keep up with the latest drink recipe and spirits trends
  • Suggest menu ideas
  • Prep & juicing

Compensation

Hourly (based on experience) plus tips. Employee will be eligible for a performance review after 90 days.

Benefits & Perks

• Free tickets to concerts at company venues
• Discounts at company bars and restaurants

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Requires a minimum of 1 year full-service restaurant experience and a minimum of 1 year bartending experience
• Spirits knowledge
• High-volume craft cocktail service
• Interest in cocktail history