Berenjak Barback - Soho House Chicago

Soho House & Co.•Chicago, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

We're excited to bring Berenjak to Chicago. Inspired by the beloved neighborhood kebab houses of Tehran, Berenjak is a place where incredible food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together around the table are at the heart of everything we do. As we prepare to open our doors, we're looking for passionate, and dedicated people to join our founding team. Whether you're welcoming guests, crafting memorable dining experiences, or working behind the scenes, every role is an important part of creating a restaurant where both our guests and our team feel truly cared for. At Soho House, a Barback is responsible for assisting the bartenders in providing quality service to all guests who come to Soho House. As a Barback at Berenjak, you will create efficiency behind the bar by ensuring all items are stocked and easily accessible for quick access and delivery to guest. A Barback, is responsible for 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. A Soho House Barback is an integral part of what keeps our bars running smoothly and if you have great intuition and a passion for all thing’s beverage, this could be the position for you!

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
Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 40 pounds.
Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.

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