Seasonal Barback - Soho House Chicago

Soho House & Co.•Chicago, IL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

At Soho House, a Barback is responsible for assisting the bartenders in providing quality service to all guests. As a Barback, you will create efficiency behind the bar by ensuring all items are stocked and easily accessible for quick access and delivery to guests. Responsibilities include cleaning the bar, preparing garnishes, ensuring the bar is well stocked with napkins, ice, straws, glassware, garnishes, and all other necessities, and taking on other duties to support Bartenders and ensure that the bar operates smoothly. A successful Barback is knowledgeable about menu items, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment. This seasonal role is expected to run from May through September.

Requirements

1+ year working in F&B operation or eager to learn and passionate to deliver results
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Detail oriented and thrive in fast-paced environment
Basic verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work and works well under pressure

Responsibilities

Upkeep of bar and support of the bar staff to ensure all guests receive a positive and memorable experience
Assist bartenders and management team in maintaining the bars presentation and approachability for guests
Stock bar(s) with alcoholic beverages including spirts, liquor, wine, beer, garnishes, and drink mixes
Stock bar(s) with non-alcoholic beverages including soda, juices, and carbon dioxide at bars
Stock liquor room with all supplies including liquor, beer, wine, dry goods, soda, etc
Maintain cleanliness of liquor rooms, beer coolers, and bars including sweeping, mopping, trash removal, etc
Ensure all member, guest and private events/functions are set up for anticipated volume and forecasted business levels; including stocking alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and paper products
Replenish paper goods (i.e., cups, napkins, etc.) at bars
Help with inventory and advise on areas that require replenishment through purchase orders
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Benefits

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks.
Training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.
Full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match (for full-time employees)
Sick, personal, + vacation days (for Full-Time Employees)
Career progression domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability (Soho Impact)
An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees (Learning & Development).
Monthly calendars for trips, training's and events celebrating food and drink (Cookhouse & House Tonic).
Series of fun team events (fitness sessions, cinema screenings, art classes).
Substantial meal free of charge whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants.