Success Stories
Chicago Grads On The Job
Our graduates work at the best bars, restaurants, hotels, and clubs in the greater Chicago area. A small sample of our proud alumni on the job.
Success Stories
Our graduates work at the best bars, restaurants, hotels, and clubs in the greater Chicago area. A small sample of our proud alumni on the job.
Chicago is the birthplace of some of America's most influential bar culture — from the jazz-club cocktails of the 1920s to the craft bartending revolution that transformed River North and Logan Square into destinations for national cocktail tourists.
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Chicago — Bartending Career Outlook
Chicago is the birthplace of some of America's most influential bar culture — from the jazz-club cocktails of the 1920s to the craft bartending revolution that transformed River North and Logan Square into destinations for national cocktail tourists.
Our program trains you for Chicago's full spectrum: from the high-volume Cubs and Bears game-day crush to the meticulous craft cocktail programs at nationally recognized bars. You'll graduate certified, skilled, and connected to Chicago's hiring network.
5,800+
Licensed Bars in Chicagoland
$58K
Avg Bartender Annual Earnings in Chicago
Top 5
US City for Craft Cocktail Bar Awards
Serving Chicago & Surrounding Areas
Join hundreds of our graduates working at top venues across Chicago.