Bar Back

Punch Bowl Social; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Punch Bowl Social in Chicago, IL is seeking part-time Barbacks to join our team. You will deliver authentic guest experiences with careful attention to detail and help maintain bar operations with prep, stocking, and cleanliness.

Ideal candidates value guest experiences, communicate well, and thrive in a busy, collaborative environment. Must be 21+ and ready to contribute to a fun, high-energy venue.

Qualifications

• Prioritize guest experience and pride in service
• Clear communication with guests and team
• Collaborate effectively with team members
• Bring a positive attitude to fast-paced settings
• Experience in high-volume restaurant/bar is a plus

Responsibilities

• Create authentic guest experiences with attention to detail
• Deliver high-quality food and beverages tailored to guest preferences
• Support the bar team with juicing, stocking, prepping, and ware rotation
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at bars, prep areas, and stations
• Work alongside teammates to deliver high levels of hospitality

Skills

Guest experience

Communication

Teamwork

Attitude

High volume experience

Job description

Job Type
Part-time

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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