Bartender (Part-Time)
Zoomies is Chicago's premier indoor/outdoor dog park experience — a one-of-a-kind destination where dogs play and people unwind. Our facility features expansive off-leash dog parks, a full-service café, a craft beverage bar, daycare and boarding, professional grooming, and private runs, all under one roof. We're building a team that loves dogs as much as our members do.
About the role
The Zoomies bar is unlike any other bar in Chicago — your customers' dogs are playing off-leash a few feet away while you craft cocktails, pour craft beers, and wine for a crowd of dog-obsessed regulars. We're looking for skilled, social bartenders who can keep pace during our busy weekend rushes and bring energy to our weeknight crowd. Candidates who are also open to picking up café/barista shifts are especially welcome — we love building flexible team members.
Responsibilities
- Craft cocktails, pour draft and canned beer, and serve wine and non-alcoholic beverages per recipe standards
- Provide fast, accurate, friendly service across the bar and to guests in the park-adjacent seating areas
- Manage bar inventory: monitor stock levels, communicate ordering needs, and assist with deliveries and stocking
- Enforce responsible alcohol service practices at all times; recognize signs of intoxication and act accordingly
- Maintain a spotless bar station throughout service and perform full close-out cleaning of your station at end of shift
- Operate the POS system accurately for all transactions; handle cash and card payments
- Upsell Zoomies memberships and merchandise during slower moments
- Assist with event setup and breakdown for private bookings and special events
Schedule
Bar Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Shifts:
Weekday Opening: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Weekday Closing: 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday/Saturday Opening: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday/Saturday Closing: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday Opening: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Closing: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All shifts may adjust slightly due to open and closing duties.
Requirements
- 2+ years of bartending experience required
- Craft cocktail knowledge and ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Illinois BASSET certification required (or ability to obtain prior to first shift)
- Outgoing personality with genuine love of people — and tolerance for dog hair on your outfit
- Reliable and accountable; weekend and holiday availability required
- Cash handling accuracy and POS experience
- Interest in cross-training as a barista is a strong plus
- Dog-friendly personality is non-negotiable — you'll be working around dogs every single day
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible full-time employees)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee discounts on all Zoomies products and services