16 On Center

Prep Cook

1+ years prep cook or kitchen experience in a high-volume environment; ability to follow recipes; fast-paced, clean and organized; reliable and team-oriented; ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25–50 lbs; flexible hours including evenings.

Director of Marketing

10+ years marketing experience with 5+ years in leadership; Bachelor’s in Marketing/Communications or equivalent; strong knowledge of Chicago, national, international food and music scenes; experience with ticket sales and paid digital campaigns; data-driven; CRM experience.

Shift Lead

2+ years hospitality, 1+ year in a lead role; strong communication; able to multitask; reliable, proactive; able to lift up to 40-50 lbs; flexible schedule.

Backbone

Seasonal part-time Backbone role; 1+ year in high-volume hospitality; weekend availability; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; detail-oriented.

Dishwasher

0–1 year kitchen or dishwashing experience preferred; Valid Food Handler Certification required (or willingness to obtain); schedule Wed–Sun, 4:00 PM to close; able to lift up to 50 lbs; fast-paced environment.

Lead Bartender

3+ years bartending in high-volume or craft environment; strong leadership; clear communication; hospitality focus; organized; able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Bartender

3+ years high-volume or craft cocktail bartending; knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits; leadership; strong communication; hospitality; ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum 1 year full-service restaurant experience and 1 year bartending; strong knowledge of spirits and cocktails; BASSET license; ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs; strong communication; ability to work late hours.

Lead Barista

Lead Barista with 1-2 years in cafe/beverage hospitality; supervisory experience preferred; strong leadership and communication.

Dishwasher with up to 1 year of kitchen or dishwashing experience; fast-paced environment; strong cleanliness and teamwork; flexible schedule.

Barista

Prior barista experience; able to work in fast-paced hospitality; flexible schedule; strong communication and teamwork.

Line Cook

Experience in kitchen or hospitality preferred; able to work nights, weekends, and holidays; 18+; reliable; team player; able to stand and lift up to 40 lbs.

FOH Server

Experience in restaurant or hospitality; 21+; ability to work nights, weekends, holidays; reliable, team player, customer-focused; able to stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs.

Barricade Security Agent

Experience in security at music venues preferred; strong communication; able to stand long hours; flexible evenings/weekends; 21+; PERC license preferred.

Pastry Prep Cook

At least one year pastry experience or pastry school training; food handler certification; four shifts per week with 4am start; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; ability to stand for long periods.

Baker / Laminator

1+ years pastry experience or pastry school; 3–4 am start; lamination experience preferred; Food Handler’s certification; able to stand 10 hours and lift 50 lbs; team-oriented and receptive to feedback.

Lead barista with 2+ years in a high-volume cafe; 1+ year supervisory; strong coffee knowledge; POS experience; Illinois Food Handler’s Certification; 32-40 hrs/week; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Title	Location	Date
Prep Cook Part Time, Temporary, Seasonal, Contract · $42K/yr · 1+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	May 1, 2026
Director of Marketing Full Time · $125K-$135K · 10+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid	Chicago, Illinois, United States Hybrid	Apr 30, 2026
Shift Lead Full Time · $62K/yr · 2+ YOE New York, New York, United States · Onsite	New York, New York, United States Onsite	Apr 28, 2026
Backbone Part Time · $26K/yr · 1+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 24, 2026
Dishwasher Full Time · $40K/yr · 0+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 17, 2026
Lead Bartender Full Time, Part Time · $52K/yr · 3+ YOE New York, New York, United States · Onsite	New York, New York, United States Onsite	Apr 16, 2026
Lead Bartender Full Time · $31K-$35K/yr · 3+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 14, 2026
Bartender Part Time · $27K/yr · 1+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 9, 2026
Lead Barista Full Time · $35K-$42K/yr · 1+ YOE New York, New York, United States · Onsite	New York, New York, United States Onsite	Apr 1, 2026
Dishwasher Full Time · $42K/yr · 0+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Apr 1, 2026
Barista Full Time · $35K/yr New York, New York, United States · Onsite	New York, New York, United States Onsite	Apr 1, 2026
Line Cook Full Time · $35K-$42K/yr Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Mar 23, 2026
FOH Server Full Time · $35K/yr · 1+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Mar 23, 2026
Barricade Security Agent Part Time · $42K/yr Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Mar 19, 2026
Pastry Prep Cook Full Time · $42K-$50K/yr · 1+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Mar 12, 2026
Baker / Laminator Full Time · $42K-$50K/yr · 1+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Mar 12, 2026
Lead Barista Full Time · $29K-$33K/yr · 2+ YOE Chicago, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Chicago, Illinois, United States Onsite	Jan 13, 2026

Activities	Restaurant managementEvent venue operationsLive music promotionBar operationsFood hall management
Headquarters	US
Industries	HospitalityEntertainment
Name	16 On Center
Employees	350
Type	Private
Subsidiaries	The Salt ShedThalia HallEmpty BottleMONEYGUNGood AmblerSPACEThe PromontoryRevival Food HallLongman & Eagle
Tagline	Operates a collective of music venues and restaurants.
Founded	1,992
Website	16oncenterchicago.com

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