Now Hiring: Bartenders – La Bella Trattoria on Rush

Location: 101 E. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60611

Roanoke Hospitality is looking for experienced, passionate, and service-driven Bartenders to join our team at La Bella Trattoria on Rush!

We are looking for hospitality professionals who take pride in their craft, enjoy creating memorable guest experiences, and thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

About La Bella Trattoria on Rush

La Bella Trattoria on Rush brings the warmth, tradition, and spirit of Italy to the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Inspired by the charm of an authentic Italian neighborhood trattoria, La Bella offers a welcoming atmosphere where timeless Italian cuisine meets modern Chicago energy.

Our menu celebrates traditional Italian cooking, featuring handcrafted pastas, fresh seasonal ingredients, and authentic Neo-Neapolitan pizzas made with thoughtfully sourced Italian ingredients.

Guests can enjoy signature cocktails, lunch, dinner, happy hour, date nights, family gatherings, and special celebrations in a lively and inviting setting.

La Bella also offers opportunities for private events and group dining, making it a destination for guests looking to come together over great food, drinks, and genuine hospitality.

If you're passionate about hospitality, craft cocktails, and creating memorable experiences, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do:

As a Bartender, you are an essential part of the guest experience. Your role includes:

• Preparing and serving cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages with consistency and attention to detail.
• Providing warm, knowledgeable, and attentive service while creating a welcoming bar experience.
• Guiding guests through cocktail, wine, and beverage selections with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrating strong knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and current beverage trends.
• Taking accurate orders and ensuring timely and efficient beverage service.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and properly stocked bar throughout service.
• Collaborating with servers, barbacks, and management to ensure seamless restaurant operations.
• Anticipating guest needs and resolving concerns with professionalism.
• Following all sanitation, food safety, and responsible alcohol service guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage service.
• Experience preparing cocktails efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and guest service skills.
• Ability to stay organized and composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-oriented mindset.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Current BASSET certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for 5–10 hours per shift.
• Safely transport beverages, glassware, and supplies across varying surfaces.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Work in both indoor and outdoor settings, including variable temperatures and ventilation.
• Tolerate higher noise levels in a busy dining and bar environment.
• Perform repetitive movements, including reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying.

Why Join Roanoke Hospitality?

We offer competitive pay, a positive team culture, and opportunities to grow within a thriving hospitality group.

Benefits include:

• Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Medical Insurance*
• Employee Meals & Dining Discounts
• Commuter Benefits

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more about us at www.labellachicago.com.

Apply Today to Join La Bella!

Be part of a team that celebrates Italian food, great drinks, and genuine hospitality.

If you have a passion for bartending and creating exceptional guest experiences, we want to hear from you!

Let's raise a glass to great hospitality—together!