Barback

onni; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Savings Account

Flexible Saving Account

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Education Allowance

Referral Program

Team building events

Friends and Family rates

Job summary

The Emily Hotel is seeking a barback to stock the bar, coolers, and storage areas, while maintaining sanitation standards. You will assist the bartender with side work, glass washing, bussing and restocking, and may perform related duties across bar and lounge areas.

Typical shifts include weekends with opportunities for additional hours. The role includes handling glassware, beverages, and bar supplies, alongside safe lifting and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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/batches
• 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 restaurants, which may include stairs, uneven, or slick surfaces
• Assist in cleaning tables and all lounge area as needed

Job description

Job Description:

The barbacks is responsible for stocking the bar, coolers and storage areas with appropriate items as well as maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards of these areas. Assists the bartender with side work, glass washing, bussing and restocking. Also assist with busser, food runner and barista duties as directed.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefit Package.
• Other benefits include Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events
• Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel, and The Emily Hotel

What Will You Do?

• 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/batches
• 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 restaurants, which may include stairs, uneven, or slick surfaces
• Assist in cleaning tables and all lounge area as needed

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
• 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 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

What You Bring?

Previous experience preferred

About the Company:

The Emily Hotel is a boutique hotel inspired by art and woven in nature. The name, a nod to renowned artist Emily Carr who inspired belief that art can change the way we look at the world. We are upscale, but approachable. Carefully curated yet laid back. Urban but rooted in nature. We hold purposeful values, strive to make sustainability a priority, and share an uncompromising vision to deliver a fresh experience. The core of The Emily’s offering is exceptional delivery of well-designed lifestyle spaces. Here people hang out, meet like minded people, and feel inspired.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Salary Range:

$16.76 / Hourly

About The Company:

OnniFor over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work