Barback

Hawksmoor; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay and benefits

Job summary

Hawksmoor Chicago is seeking a Barback to support a fast-paced, high-volume bar team under the guidance of the Assistant General Manager. You will help set up, run, and break down the bar for each service while delivering Hawksmoor’s renowned hospitality and standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Chicago bars, a professional demeanor, and excellent communication. This is a frontline role focused on team collaboration and guest satisfaction during peak hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Chicago bars or high-volume hospitality settings.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and strong communication under pressure.
• Comfortable with fast-paced service and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Support the bar team to deliver Hawksmoor standards of service.
• Help with setting up, running, and breaking down the bar for each service.
• Maintain excellent rapport with team and guests.
• Support continuous operations during busy periods.

Skills

Bar experience

High-volume service

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Barbacks– Hawksmoor Chicago

Chicago is the historical powerhouse of American beef, and when Hawksmoor found out about an actual powerhouse building, it felt like fate. So, after years of dreaming, we’ve set out eyes on coming to Chicago. And we’ve found ourselves a home we cannot wait to settle into.

The LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse is a beautiful, designated landmark, initially opened in 1887, in the heyday of Chicago’s cable care system. We intend to do it justice by restoring the original features to their former glory and, at the same time, breathe new life into the space.

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager, we’re looking for a brand-new bar back to join our team and open our second international restaurant in Chicago.

Work somewhere awesome:

Careers with Hawksmoor Group are among the best – generous pay and benefits, award-winning restaurants, unrivalled career opportunities and some of the happiest people in the business (as voted by the people who work here). The Sunday Times has recognised us in their Best Companies awards, for seven years in a row, as one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK and we endeavour to do the same in the US.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Working and supporting the bar team to deliver excellent service and hospitality to the Hawksmoor standard.
• Focus on supporting the bar team is fully prepared each and every day.
• Working with the team with setting up, running and breaking down the bar for each service.
• Excellent rapport with your team and guests.

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Experience working in and supporting some of the best bars in Chicago.
• Comfortable and experienced with high volume businesses in terms of both covers and revenue.
• Professionalism and excellent communication skills.
• Good work ethic and ability to learn and develop.

Salary, package and benefits all to be discussed at the interview.

We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Compensation: Minimum Wage