Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Position: Barback
Position Type: Full-time / Part-time
Location: Chicago, IL
Reports to: Beverage Manager
About Us:
Ox Bar & Hearth™ is a neighborhood restaurant in Lincoln Park, rooted in seasonality, hospitality, and craftsmanship. We’re building a team of passionate, talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences in a warm, welcoming environment.
Position Overview:
We’re seeking a hospitality-forward Barback to join our opening team. This position is essential to both guest service and team support. The Barback will assist with bar prep, stocking, and service maintenance. The barback will also act as a team player and deliver outstanding experiences to our guests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide genuine and professional hospitality at all times.
- Communicate between bar, kitchen, service team and leadership to ensure a consistent, timely and memorable experience for our guests.
- Follow steps of service with an eye for detail and heart of hospitality.
- Anticipate guest needs and address them promptly.
- Be ready to speak about our concept.
- Show understanding of our food, cocktails, and wine offerings.
- Assist in bar set-up and prep work.
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety of the bar area, adhering to Department of Health and internal standards.
- Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties to our standards.
- Perform duties as assigned by leadership in order to drive and maintain our passion for hospitality, quality food and beverage.
- Support fellow team members during service.
- Participate in daily preshift meetings.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in full-service restaurant or upscale dining
- Current ServSafe and Basset certification
- Calm, clear, and professional communication skills
- Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate a physically active service environment.
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $12.62 / hr + tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts and staff meals, Paid Sick Leave, PTO
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($12.62) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Customer Service Orientation
Team Support
Problem Solving
Adaptability
knowledge of food and beverage offerings
Organizational Skills
Safety Awareness
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Ox Bar & Hearth is a new dining destination opening in Lincoln Park in Summer 2025, created by Chef John Asbaty and restauranteur Alain Uy. With a rich history in the culinary and hospitality industry, the duo is bringing their shared vision to life with a refreshed take on Midwestern cuisine using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a wood-burning hearth.
Influenced by their shared experiences opening restaurants over the years and their commitment to community, Ox Bar & Hearth will offer a reimagined take on the neighborhood restaurant, blending comfort and simplicity. The warm, inviting design of the space reflects theit focus on creating a place where guests can feel at ease while enjoying food that feels both familiar and inspired.
