Bar Back

Punch Bowl Social; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage + tips

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Punch Bowl Social is seeking Barbacks in Chicago to join our team. You will create guest experiences with careful attention to detail and provide high-quality beverages and service in a fast-paced, social environment.

Ideal candidates value teamwork, communicate effectively, and bring experience from high-volume bars or restaurants. Flexible hours and opportunities for growth accompany this role, with employee discounts on food, beverages, and activities.

Qualifications

• Guest service oriented with focus on guest experiences.
• Positive attitude and friendly demeanor.
• Clear, effective communication with guests and team.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant/bar environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create authentic guest experiences with high attention to detail and service.
• Deliver quality food and beverages tailored to guest preferences; know offerings well.
• Support bar team by juicing, stocking, prepping, rotating kegs and service ware.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in bars, stations, and storage areas.

Skills

Guest service

Positive attitude

Communication

Teamwork

Bar experience

Job description

Description

Barbacks – We want you at Punch Bowl Social!

Join the Punch Bowl Social crew today and be the envy of all your friends.

• Hourly Rate $16.60 + tips
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Team member discounts on food, beverage and activities

Our Barbacks are protectors of all that is sacred: our craft beverage program. The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

• You value guest experiences and take pride in everything you do
• You've got attitude (the right kind, of course)
• Communication is key - you should be comfortable talking with strangers
• You understand that work is easier - and more fun - with teamwork
• Experience working in a high-volume restaurant/bar is ideal

What you'll be doing:

• Creating authentic, custom guest experiences through a high level of attention to detail and service
• Delivering high quality food and beverage that is geared toward the guest preferences because you are an expert in what we offer
• Supporting the bar team by juicing, stocking, prepping, rotating kegs, products and service ware that allow proper execution of the steps of service
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organization in bars, service stations, storage areas, prep stations, and all other workstations assigned.
• Working side by side, with your fellow team members in support of providing a high level of hospitality

*** Must be 21 years old and over ***

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