Barback

Aba - Chicago & The Dalcy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life and Accident Protection

Job summary

Aba - Chicago & The Dalcy is looking for a dedicated Barback to join our team in Chicago. In this role, you'll be responsible for stocking the bar, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting bartenders with various tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional service to our guests.

The position offers various benefits including health insurance and paid vacation for qualifying employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely tolerate exposure to liquids and cleaning solutions.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be available to work weekends and a variety of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Stock and restock the bar area with necessary supplies.
• Assist Bartender and other staff as directed.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas.

Skills

Multitasking abilities

Effective communication

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Job description

Located in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood, Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. With locations in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef Alum, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

Barback Team Benefits

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Barback Job Description

Barbacks are responsible for stocking the bar, coolers and storage areas with appropriate items as well as maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards of these areas. They assist the Bartender with side work, glass washing, bussing and restocking. They also assist with Busser, Food Runner and Barista duties as directed.

Essential Functions

• Stock/restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and supplies.
• Arrange and set-up beverages, mixes, garnishes and supplies, and prepare drink mixes.
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends.
• Safely and effectively transport filled glass racks, ice and cases of liquor, beer and wine.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs.
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile.
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy.
• Safely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks, and soda dispensers.
• Manually wash and sanitize glassware using a three-compartment sink.
• Account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory.
• Recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated.
• Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu.
• Follow all steps of service.
• 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.
• Get along well with others and be a team player.
• Other duties will be assigned as needed.

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