Barback | Flexible Hours, Dining Discounts, Tips

happycamper; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Options

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Dining discounts

Job summary

Happy Camper in Chicago (Wrigleyville) is seeking a Barback to stock the bar and storage areas, assist bartenders, and maintain sanitation standards. The role supports Bussers and Food Runners as needed and requires flexibility for varied hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities include stocking, setting up beverages, transporting items safely, and maintaining cleanliness. Requires ability to stand long shifts and lift up to 50 pounds. Apply to join a dynamic team at our lively venue.

Qualifications

• 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

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
• 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 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

Job description

Happy Camper in Chicago (Wrigleyville) is seeking a Barback to stock the bar and storage areas, assist bartenders, and maintain sanitation standards. The role supports Bussers and Food Runners as needed and requires flexibility for varied hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities include stocking, setting up beverages, transporting items safely, and maintaining cleanliness. Requires ability to stand long shifts and lift up to 50 pounds. Apply to join a dynamic team at our lively venue.