Pay Scales

 The hourly ranges below have been developed to comply with pay transparency laws in the states and geographical areas Bottleneck Management operates in. Many factors including years of experience, geographical location, budget, etc. are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. The hourly range posted represents the pay range for U.S. candidates.

Florida

Locations: City Works Disney Springs, The Village Pub

Position Minimum Maximum Tipped Wage
Server*  $9.98 $9.98 Yes
Bartender* $9.98 $9.98 Yes
Host $15.00 $21.00 No
Support – Busser/Runner* $9.98 $9.98 Yes
Line Cook $17.00 $23.00 No
Prep Cook $16.00 $22.00 No
Dishwasher $15.00 $20.00 No

*Subject to change 9/30/25.

 

Illinois – Cook County

Locations: Sweetwater, South Branch

Position Minimum Maximum Tipped Wage
Server $9.00 $9.00 Yes
Bartender $9.00 $9.00 Yes
Host $16.00 $20.00 No
Support – Busser/Runner $9.00 $9.00 Yes
Line Cook $18.00 $23.00 No
Prep Cook $17.00 $22.00 No
Dishwasher $17.00 $20.00 No

 

Illinois – Lake County

Location: City Works Vernon Hills

Position Minimum Maximum Tipped Wage
Server $7.80 $8.40 Yes
Bartender $7.80 $8.40 Yes
Host $15.00 $19.00 No
Support – Busser/Runner $7.80 $8.40 Yes
Line Cook $16.00 $22.00 No
Prep Cook $15.00 $20.00 No
Dishwasher $14.00 $18.00 No

 

Illinois – Dupage County

Locations: City Works Schaumburg, Old Town Pour House Oak Brook, Old Town Pour House Naperville

Position Minimum Maximum Tipped Wage
Server $8.40 $8.40 Yes
Bartender $8.40 $8.40 Yes
Host $14.00 $19.00 No
Support – Busser/Runner $8.40 $8.40 Yes
Line Cook $17.00 $23.00 No
Prep Cook $16.00 $21.00 No
Dishwasher $16.00 $19.00 No

 

Massachusetts

Location: City Works Watertown

Position Minimum Maximum Tipped Wage
Server  $6.75 $6.75 Yes
Bartender $6.75 $6.75 Yes
Host $16.00 $20.00 No
Support – Busser/Runner $7.00 $7.00 Yes
Line Cook $18.00 $23.00 No
Prep Cook $16.00 $21.00 No
Dishwasher $15.00 $20.00 No

 

Pennsylvania – Allegheny County

Location: City Works Pittsburgh

Position Minimum Maximum Tipped Wage
Server  $2.83  $2.83 Yes
Bartender  $2.83  $2.83 Yes
Host $15.00 $20.00 No
Support – Busser/Runner $5.00 $5.00 Yes
Line Cook $16.00 $22.00 No
Prep Cook $16.00 $20.00 No
Dishwasher $15.00 $20.00 No

 

Pennsylvania – Allegheny County

Location: Wintergarden

Position Minimum Maximum Tipped Wage
BQ Server  $17.22 $22.00 No
BQ Bartender  $17.22 $22.00 No
Line Cook $16.00 $22.00 No
Dishwasher $15.00 $20.00 No

 

Pennsylvania – Montgomery County

Location: City Works King of Prussia

Position Minimum Maximum Tipped Wage
Server  $2.83  $2.83 Yes
Bartender  $2.83  $2.83 Yes
Host $15.00 $20.00 No
Support – Busser/Runner $5.00 $5.00 Yes
Line Cook $16.00 $23.00 No
Prep Cook $15.00 $21.00 No
Dishwasher $15.00 $19.00 No

 

Texas

Location: City Works Forth Worth

Position Minimum Maximum Tipped Wage
Server  $2.13  $2.13 Yes
Bartender  $2.13  $2.13 Yes
Host $14.00 $19.00 No
Support – Busser/Runner $5.00 $5.00 Yes
Line Cook $15.00 $21.00 No
Prep Cook $14.00 $19.00 No
Dishwasher $14.00 $19.00 No