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Introduction: Hi I'm Eric the Bartender🥂. My rates are: Chicago -$20/hour, Near Suburbs- $22/hour, Far Suburbs - $25/hour. I am double vaxxed and boosted. I am a very responsible bartender, trustworthy, respectable of the home/venue, clean and on-time! I just joined Thumbtack for additional leads. I have fifteen (15) years Bartending & party planning experience plus 10 years in my Bartender business . I anticipate your and your guests' needs🎉. I will ensure that the HOST can enjoy themselves and your guests are having a fun and memorable event. My client list is over 100🥃! Clients who've hired me are Downtown fine dining restaurants, catering companies, Corporate events, and families having fun events in their own home🥳 celebration! My referral rate is 100% because family members and friends trust me in their homes👍. I receive compliments and referrals from every event. If you hire me once then you, your extended family, close friends and neighbors will have a private Bartender for life! Thanks for reading & CHEERS 🥂🥃🍷🥃🫗🍸🍹🍻 Favorite client: Oprah Winfrey and her guest, Tom Cruise. ***Bassett ILLINOIS Liquor service certified.

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Hired 14 times

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1 employee

12 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Felicia T.

Aug 5, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

If I said Eric’s service was AMAZING it would be an understatement! Not only was he professional and attentive to our guests drinks, but he helped clean up and just stayed on top of everything to help our night run smoothly. Just an overall great guy with a high level of service! If I could give him 10 stars I would! My guests are still asking me where I found our bartender!! If you are on the fence, just stop and hire Eric now! You will not regret it. :) :)

Details: 51 - 75 guests • Birthday party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed

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Beth S.

Apr 24, 2022

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Eric was so awesome. All of my party guests loved him. We all wonder how we’ve ever had a party and NOT had a bartender! I would hire Eric again in a minute. Eric arrived with plenty of time to set up and organize all I had left out for him. He is incredibly pleasant and was genuinely kind to all my guests - from the adults down to the youngest child.

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed

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Nicole C.

Oct 13, 2019

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Eric was such a great bartender. The guests loved him. He bussed tables if he wasn’t mixing drinks. Plus, his mixed drinks were delicious! I will definitely be using him for my next party. Thanks Eric!!

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Non-alcoholic beverages • Wine • Liquor / mixed drinks • Beer • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars not allowed

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Jay S.

Jun 24, 2019

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Eric provided incredible service for our party of 100 guests. He quickly figured out what prep work needed to be done and freed us up to enjoy the party. Our guests were really impressed by his service & professionalism - simply put, if you’re in need of a great bartender for your party, Eric is your guy.

Details: 76 - 100 guests • Special occasion • Low key / casual • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Beer • Wine • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars not allowed

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Lynn K.

Apr 2, 2023

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I cannot say enough great things about Eric. The service industry gifts he possesses, you simply can't teach. He anticipates anything that you may need to enhance your party. He's a Self starter, great attitude and goes above & beyond the call of duty. i will be hiring him over and over again. And, so will my friends. A+++

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Cocktail party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Wine • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars not allowed

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Eric Saldana

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
City of Chicago- $22/hour Chicago Suburbs near -$24/hour Far Suburbs- $25/hour
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My uniform consists of a white button down shirt, black vest, black bow-tie, black slacks and black shoes. I can change my uniform at Host's request. I have a traditional bar kit that I use for all of my events. Host's can call or email me with any event questions or consulting for free.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
15 high volume bartending and 10 years of event coordinator/planning experience.

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