Barback
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Stock the bar, coolers, and storage areas with alcohol, glassware, ice, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards. Assist the bartender with side work, glass washing, bussing, and restocking, and support busser, food runner, and barista duties as directed. Arrange beverages, mixes, and garnishes; safely transport filled glass racks and cases of liquor, beer, and wine. Change beer kegs, CO2 tanks, and soda dispensers. Manually wash and sanitize glassware, account for bar stock inventory, and recognize intoxicated guests to refuse overservice and seek management assistance. Greet guests with a warm smile, anticipate needs, and respond to challenges with patience and courtesy. Follow all service steps, food allergy procedures, and safety guidelines, including alcohol awareness training. Available to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Ability to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquids
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and blenders
- Ability to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
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