Barback
Proxi Restaurant
565 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Proxi Restaurant hiring Barback in Chicago, IL

Proxi Restaurant hiring Barback in Chicago, IL

Proxi RestaurantMore Info

Full/Part Time • Hourly ($11.02) plus tips
Expired: Mar 13, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details
 

Position Overview:

A Barback supports the bartending team by ensuring the bar area is stocked, clean, and organized. The role involves a combination of customer service, organization, and physical tasks to keep the bar running smoothly during high-volume hours. A barback plays a critical role in ensuring that bartenders can focus on making drinks while the barback handles prep, cleaning, and restocking duties.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Restocking: Ensure the bar is stocked with the necessary supplies, including liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, straws, napkins, and glassware.
  • Maintaining Cleanliness: Clean and organize the bar area, including wiping down surfaces, taking out trash, cleaning glasses, and ensuring the bar is sanitized and orderly.
  • Supporting Bartenders: Assist bartenders with preparing garnishes, opening bottles, retrieving spirits, and any other tasks that enable the bartender to serve customers quickly and efficiently.
  • Managing Ice: Ensure the bar is always stocked with ice, whether it's filling ice bins or restocking from storage.
  • Changing Kegs: Handle the replacement and setup of new kegs, ensuring a smooth flow of draft beer.
  • Customer Interaction: Assist customers in a friendly and courteous manner, refilling water, delivering drinks, or helping with any specific requests.
  • Stock Rotation: Keep track of stock levels and ensure that older items are used first to prevent waste and maintain quality.
  • Assist in Closing: Help bartenders at the end of the shift with cleaning, closing, and preparing the bar for the next day.
Requirements:
  • Experience: Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, or customer service environment is preferred but not required.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy kegs and boxes, stand for long periods, and move around quickly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communication: Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
  • Multitasking: Ability to work well under pressure and maintain composure during busy times.
  • Availability: Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of liquor, beer, wine, and basic bar operations.
  • Ability to handle high-stress situations and busy environments.
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for long periods.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Certifications Required:
  • BASSET Certification
  • Food Handlers Certification
Reports to: Lead Bartender / Bar Manager

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($11.02) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

restocking supplies

Maintaining cleanliness

Supporting Bartenders

Managing Ice

Changing Kegs

Customer Interaction

Stock rotation

Assisting in Closing

Physical Strength for Lifting Heavy Items

Ability to stand for long periods

Strong Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Flexibility With Work Hours

Knowledge of Bar Operations

Ability to Handle High Stress Situations

Positive Attitude

Strong Work Ethic

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Part of Restaurants by Chef Andrew Zimmerman

At Proxi Chicago, chef Andrew Zimmerman blends the bold, vibrant flavors of Asia’s coastal regions with the finesse of a modern steakhouse. Inspired by the diverse cuisines of Thailand, Japan, Korea, and beyond, the menu showcases premium steaks, open-fire grilling, and seafood-driven dishes, all infused with aromatic spices and umami-rich ingredients. This concept offers a balance of refined technique and dynamic, shareable plates, delivering a uniquely global take on the classic steakhouse experience.

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