Event Server​/Bartender

Tastings NYC is looking for motivated, reliable, and professional Event Servers and Bartenders to join our hospitality team for events across Chicago and the surrounding areas.

We are a high-end catering and event company based in New York, working on private dinners, corporate receptions, institutional events, and brand activations. We are expanding our Chicago event team and looking for local talent to support our events in the region.

This opportunity is ideal for students, professionals, restaurant servers, bartenders, and hospitality candidates looking for flexible event-based work alongside their studies or current job.

As part of our event team, you may support set-up, food and beverage service, guest assistance, bar operations, and breakdown. Selected candidates may be invited to join paid training sessions or trial shifts to become familiar with Tastings’ service standards and event expectations.

• Event set-up before guest arrival
• Passed hors d’oeuvres and drink service
• Buffet and food station support
• Basic bar support or bartending service, depending on experience
• Wine, beer, cocktail, or mocktail service when required
• Clearing plates, glassware, and event areas discreetly
• Water service and basic table service
• Back-of-house organization
• Assisting the Captain and senior event team
• Maintaining a clean, polished, and guest-ready environment
• Supporting breakdown and post-event organization

• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Polished in presentation and comfortable in hospitality environments
• Friendly, discreet, and confident around guests
• Able to follow event instructions and work as part of a team
• Proactive, responsive, and willing to learn Tastings’ service standards
• Comfortable standing and moving for several hours
• Available for flexible event shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Open to working events in Chicago and surrounding areas when needed

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be based in Chicago or able to commute to events in Chicago and surrounding areas
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English
• Must be able to stand, walk, carry trays, and support event operations for several hours
• Previous experience in restaurants, catering, bars, hotels, luxury retail, or events is preferred but not mandatory

French-speaking candidates are welcome, but French is not required.

For bartender roles, previous bar, cocktail, wine, or beverage service experience is strongly preferred.

Compensation will be determined based on your level of experience, qualifications, and assigned role.

Paid training sessions or trial shifts may be offered when required.

• Flexible event-based opportunities
• Work on corporate, private, institutional, and brand events across Chicago and surrounding areas
• Gain experience in high-end hospitality
• Paid training or trial opportunities when applicable
• Join an international and professional event environment
• Opportunities to grow into more senior event roles over time