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Friends Hospitality Group hiring Bartender / Mixologist – Friends Sushi Izakaya (Chicago, IL) in Chicago, IL

Bartender / Mixologist – Friends Sushi Izakaya (Chicago, IL)

Friends Hospitality GroupMore Info

806 North State Street, Chicago, IL
Full/Part Time • Salary/Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00) plus tips
Expires: Dec 13, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

Responsibilities:

  • Craft and serve cocktails, sake, beer, and wine according to recipes and presentation standards.

  • Develop new and innovative drinks inspired by Japanese flavors and seasonal ingredients.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar at all times.

  • Engage with guests to provide exceptional service and enhance their dining experience.

  • Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies.

  • Follow all safety and alcohol service guidelines.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of bartending or mixology experience (restaurant or cocktail bar preferred).

  • Strong knowledge of spirits, sake, and cocktail techniques.

  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, social environment.

  • Creative, professional, and team-oriented.

  • Must be 21+ and have BASSET certification.

We Offer:

  • Competitive pay + tips

  • Opportunities for growth within our restaurant group

  • Staff meals and employee discounts

  • Fun and energetic team atmosphere

If you’re passionate about mixology, Japanese flavors, and providing top-notch service — we want to meet you!


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary/Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Customer Service Skills

Creativity in Drink Development

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Adaptability in a Dynamic Environment

Problem Solving Skills

Knowledge of Japanese Cuisine

Sales Skills

Inventory Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Ability to Create a Welcoming Atmosphere

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Sushi, Japanese, Ramen

Quick Service, Restaurant Group, Fast Casual, Fine Dining

Part of Friends Hospitality Group

Our time starts when friends come together. This real friendship helps take things from possible to probable. When we come together as friends, dreams become reality.

We started our journey in 2005, as a small group of friends who wanted to build a business bettering our lives. We had a lot of planning, a lot of constructive criticism, and a lot of collaboration. Everybody in the group dedicated their talents, ideas, and physical efforts, along with generous help from overseas with designs and innovations as well. By 2007, Friends Sushi had finally made it.

Hence, we share our love for food with everybody. Everybody in our group came from different backgrounds and carries with them wonderful talents. We have accountants, renowned chefs from all over the world, hospitality managers, architects, graphic designers, event coordinators, performers, and many more. Through these differences, we are still brought together by our passion for food. Everything tastes better when we share our food with friends.

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