Head Bartender | Union Padel Club

Head Bartender & Club Experience Lead At Union Padel Club, the bar is a big part of the club experience. We’re looking for a Head Bartender & Club Experience Lead to take ownership of our bar, beverage program, and the hospitality experience that happens around it. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to run a great bar but is also genuinely passionate about hospitality. You’ll be behind the bar, getting to know our members, helping shape our beverage program, managing inventory and ordering, and bringing energy to events and social moments throughout the club. You don’t need to come from a private club. You might be a strong lead bartender ready for your next step, a bar manager who still loves being on the floor, or a hospitality professional who enjoys building something from the ground up. This is a full-time, salaried position with tips on top of salary, working approximately five days per week, including evenings and weekends. You’ll be one of the key people helping define what hospitality looks like at Union. What You’ll Do Own The Bar Experience Lead the day-to-day bar operation and set the standard for service, hospitality, cleanliness, and presentationCreate a warm, energetic environment where members and guests want to stay awhilePrepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, and zero-proof beveragesBuild relationships with members and become a familiar face within the clubHeat, plate, and serve food while maintaining a high standard of presentation Build the Beverage Program Help develop and evolve our cocktail, beer, wine, coffee, and zero-proof offeringsMaintain consistent recipes, quality, presentation, and service standardsBring ideas for new drinks, experiences, and ways to make the bar a destination within the clubStay knowledgeable about products and trends and bring that knowledge to the member experience Own the Operations Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, organization, and appropriate product levelsKeep the bar clean, organized, properly stocked, and ready for serviceMonitor product usage and help manage costs and wasteMaintain appropriate food, beverage, sanitation, and safety standards Bring the Club to Life Support private events, member gatherings, tournaments, social nights, and special programmingHelp create memorable food and beverage experiences around the club's events and activitiesWork closely with the broader Union team to create a seamless member experienceHelp train and support other team members working in the bar and hospitality areasJump in wherever needed — we're building this together What We’re Looking For 3+ years of bartending, bar management, restaurant, hotel, private club, or other high-touch hospitality experienceStrong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, coffee, and non-alcoholic beveragesSomeone who genuinely enjoys taking care of people and building relationshipsConfident working independently and taking ownership of a bar operationOrganized and comfortable with inventory, ordering, and day-to-day operational detailsA natural leader who can set the tone for service and help others be successfulComfortable working evenings and weekendsSomeone who brings energy, personality, and a little fun to the roomPadel experience is a plus, but absolutely not required Why Union Padel Club Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and Union Padel Club is bringing Chicago a premium indoor experience built around the game, hospitality, and community. Our flagship West Loop club features five indoor padel courts, a full-service bar, social lounges, coworking and recovery spaces, and a pro shop. But we're building more than a place to play. Union is a place where members can spend time, connect, work, eat, drink, compete, and build community. This is an opportunity to join something from the beginning and help shape the experience as we grow. You’ll have real ownership over the bar and the opportunity to help define what a modern, hospitality-driven sports club can look like. We offer competitive benefits including PTO, 401(k), and discounts on playing time so you can enjoy the game yourself. Powered by JazzHR Iyd0PwljBe