Barback - Chicago

• Great working environment
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Room to grow with the company
• Most of all, a fun and exciting place to work!

• Keep the bar fully stocked at all times.
• Prep garnishes (lemon and lime wedges and wheels, herbs, bloody mary garnishes, pickles, olives, etc.), and label and date containers.
• Juice citrus, pour into squeeze bottles, and label and date them.
• Fill olive and lemon trays.
• Refill ice wells.
• Restock liquor bottles.
• Change out tanks, as needed.
• Replenish napkins, toothpicks, ashtrays, peanuts, and other counter items.
• Maintain clean bar rags in each bartender’s station.

• Clean counters.
• Clean glasses and dishes.
• Run drinks and clear glasses.
• Clean drink spills and sweep broken glassware.
• Help bartenders with anything they need.
• Relay key information to security (e.g., if a line is forming, if someone is drinking from an outside bottle, or if someone appears underage or overly intoxicated).
• Assist with entering orders into the POS system as needed.
• Take out trash or recycling throughout the shift (and wash hands after handling waste).
• Collect empty glasses from the bar.

• Clean counters.
• Take out trash or recycling (and wash hands after handling waste).
• Clean furniture.
• Clean glasses and select dishes.
• Set up and tear down the bar for each shift.
• Restock bar containers for the next shift, including juicing citrus for the next service.
• Unclog sinks.
• Mop behind the bar.
• Clean no-slip mats.
• Put away liquor and beer deliveries.
• Track opening and closing liquor inventory.

• Eye for detail
• Pleasant demeanor when interacting with customers
• Ability to lift standard bar supplies
• Interest in developing bartending skills

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• The candidate’s ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.
• The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.
• The candidate’s fit for this job posting.