Barback

Lettuce Entertain You; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance

Paid Vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical\n

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You is hiring barback staff to support our bartenders and front-of-house team in a fast-paced Lincoln Park-area restaurant. Barbacks will stock the bar, assist with glassware, ice, and supplies, and help with bussing and side work as directed.

The role involves excellent guest interaction, the ability to multitask, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards in a vibrant dining environment.

Qualifications

• Willing to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand/walk for an entire shift in a busy restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Stock/restock bar, glassware, ice and supplies.
• Assist bartender with side work, glass washing, bussing and restocking.
• Interact with guests, greet them warmly and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines and assist with duties as assigned.

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as BARBACK STAFF!

A Few of Our 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)

The very first Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, R.J. Grunts still exudes the funky, devil-may-care lifestyle of the 70s in its style, décor, music and all-American menu. Happily for all of us, the best eating of that day continues to be some of the best today with the best burgers in town and giant hand-scooped milkshakes (booze optional). Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, R.J. Grunts continues to be a favorite among families and Chicago natives.

Caring. Creative. Careers. Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

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. Assists the Bartender with side work, glass washing, bussing and restocking. Also assists 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
• 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