Part-Time Torali Barback - The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Sage Restaurant Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury hospitality is seeking a dedicated Barback to join their dynamic team. This part-time role involves maintaining the bar and lounge areas, ensuring all supplies are stocked and clean, and assisting bartenders in delivering exceptional service. With a focus on quality and attention to detail, you will play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for hospitality, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a prestigious setting while contributing to a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Cleaning and stocking experience preferred.
• Ability to identify proper supplies and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bar and lounge areas in a neat and orderly condition.
• Assist bartenders in checking supplies and cleanliness.
• Replenish ice and ensure sufficient supplies throughout the shift.

Skills

Cleaning and stocking

Good vision

Good speech skills

Literacy and comprehension

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Part-Time Torali Barback - The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Iconic architecture, a thriving culinary scene, beautifully landscaped public spaces, and an array of museums are just part of what draws visitors to the Windy City. At The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, a luxury hotel set atop Water Tower Place in the historic Gold Coast, guests will have every chance to explore the city, from shopping along Michigan Avenue to viewing famous works at the Art Institute. Yet with our hotel’s spa, rooftop lounge, locally inspired restaurant, indoor lap pool and spacious accommodations overlooking the city, guests may not want to leave the premises.

Recognized as the gold standard of hospitality, The Ritz-Carlton selects only the most passionate and skilled hospitality professionals. As one of our Ladies and Gentlemen, you will reflect the values that make us the world’s finest luxury brand. Here, in a diverse environment where individual aspirations are fulfilled and quality of life is enhanced, you will be inspired to work alongside your fellow employees to bring special moments to life for our guests and each other.

Job Overview

Keep all bar/lounge equipment and supplies at the proper level throughout all hours of operation in order to ensure proper service to all guests.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure that all bar areas are set up properly for lounge opening.
2. Maintain the bar and lounge areas in a neat and orderly condition at all times.
3. Assist bartenders in constantly checking the bar for condition of ashtrays, cocktail napkins, empty glasses, cleanliness, etc.
4. Replenish ice as needed/requested.
5. Ensure all bartenders have sufficient supplies throughout shift.
6. Assist bartenders and cocktail servers as outlined on activity schedule or as required.
7. Operate glasswashers as necessary, putting clean glassware in its place, checking often to ensure that there is enough on hand.
8. Sweep and mop behind all bar areas at the end of every shift, removing, cleaning and replacing matting each time.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

None

Experience

Cleaning and stocking experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

1. Must have minimal hearing.
2. Must have good vision.
3. Must be able to see items and area to stock, clean and use proper supplies.
4. Must have good speech skills.
5. Must have good literacy and comprehension to identify proper stock items and record usage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Repeated bending, pushing, pulling and lifting - up to 35 lbs. required.
2. Ability to identify proper supplies.
3. Repeated lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs. - cases of liquor, glasses, trash, cans, mopping and sweeping. Bending/kneeling required to clean and stock bar areas.
4. Ability to mop and sweep, lift items above head to stock and bend to pick up items.
5. Continuous standing, in order to stock and clean bar and lounge areas.
6. Physically strenuous - prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift.