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Bartender

The Dawson
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
Established by Billy Lawless in 2007, Gage Hospitality Group was founded with the mission of providing a rustic, yet refined dining experience served with genuine hospitality. Each restaurant offers an individual personality with a chef-driven menu, curated beverage program and superior guest service. Since inception, the venues, chefs and food and beverage menus have continually received critical acclaim and recognition for their commitment to creativity, quality and service. 

Gage Hospitality Group is currently seeking a fun and passionate Bartender to join The Dawson which is the gathering place in River West. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant's high productivity, quality, and customer service standards are maintained.

What Makes Us Great:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Health Benefits after 30 days ($350 towards your monthly Medical premium, Dental & Vision 100% paid)
  • 401(k) Program after 90 days (Company Match)
  • Paid Leave
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave
  • Dining Discounts at all GHG Restaurants
  • CTA Discount Program
  • Career Advancement Opportunities 
Bartender Responsibilities:
  • Report directly to the Floor Manager
  • Attend pre-shift to review menu and daily specials
  • Provide a pleasant drinking experience to customers
  • Serve drinks while maintaining a clean and sanitary work station
  • Prepares and maintains beverage ingredients by following recipes
  • Ring all food and beverage items with 100% accuracy to ensure proper flow of service 
  • Properly handle all guest payments with 100% accuracy 
  • Correctly audit and balance cash/credit card receipts as part of daily checkout procedures 
  • Responsible for completing all opening and closing procedures in a timely manner
  • Adheres to proper alcohol handling, sanitation and safety procedures and maintains appropriate dating, labeling and rotation of all beverage items 
  • Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with all employees, managers and guests
What Makes You Great: 
  • You are a customer-service oriented individual with a passion for hospitality 
  • You have a proven track record as a hospitality professional 
  • You have open availability 
  • You maintain a positive, pleasant attitude every shift 
  • You thrive in a fast-paced and convivial environment 
  • You are a team player who is able to perform other duties assigned as needed
Required Education, Experience and Documentation:
  • ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate, BASSET Certificate
  • At least 2 year of experience in a fast-pace, busy, high volume restaurant 
  • Ability to fluently speak, write and read in the English language 

Gage Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Gage Hospitality Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary : $350

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