{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9269d26deee1aa5ad0ebdecd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9269d26deee1aa5ad0ebdecd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9269d26deee1aa5ad0ebdecd","title":"Barback","description":"We’re hiring people to join our team as BARBACK STAFF!\nA Few of Our Barback Team Benefits:\nRestaurant Discounts\nEmployee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness\nPaid Vacation for Qualifying Employees\nBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance\nDental & Vision Insurance\nLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance\nDomestic Partner Benefits\n401(k)\n\nCrying Tiger is the celebrated new Southeast Asian concept from James Beard Award Finalist Chef Thai Dang (HaiSous) and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Located in the heart of River North, Crying Tiger was recently named #1 on Chicago Magazine’s Hot List and has earned accolades from Eater, Time Out, and The Infatuation. Our culinary program explores the vibrant flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Southeast Asia, featuring a world-class beverage program by Partner Kevin Beary (of Three Dots and a Dash and Gus' Sip & Dip) and desserts by Netflix’s School of Chocolate winner, Executive Chef Juan Gutierrez. Join a team dedicated to excellence in one of Chicago’s most talked-about new openings.\n\nCaring. Creative. Careers.\n\nJoin the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.\n\nEOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify\n\nBARBACK JOB DESCRIPTION\n\nBarbacks are responsible for stocking the bar, coolers and storage areas with appropriate items as well as maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards of these areas. Assists the Bartender with side work, glass washing, bussing and restocking. Also assists with Busser, Food Runner and Barista duties as directed.\n\nEssential Functions\nStock/restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and supplies\nArrange and set-up beverages, mixes, garnishes and supplies, and prepare drink mixes\nAvailable to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends\nSafely and effectively transport filled glass racks, ice and cases of liquor, beer and wine\nAbility to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquids\nSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and blenders\nAbility to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction\nAbility to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment\nWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels\nAble to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds\nAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces\n\nKey Responsibilities and Duties\nEnsure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs\nGreet guests with a warm, sincere smile\nUse tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy\nSafely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks and soda dispensers\nManually wash and sanitize glassware using a three compartment sink\nAccount for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory\nAbility to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated\nUnderstand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu\nFollow all steps of service\nUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions\nComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures\nSuccessfully complete alcohol awareness training\nFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook\nGet along well with others and be a team player\nOther duties will be assigned as needed\nINDFOH","company":"Crying Tiger","rawCompany":"crying tiger","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:19:58.990Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-3011.00","title":"Bartenders","slug":"bartenders"},{"code":"35-9011.00","title":"Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers","slug":"dining-room-and-cafeteria-attendants-and-bartender-helpers"},{"code":"35-3031.00","title":"Waiters and Waitresses","slug":"waiters-and-waitresses"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722410","title":"Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)","slug":"drinking-places-alcoholic-beverages"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Barback","description":"We’re hiring people to join our team as BARBACK STAFF!\nA Few of Our Barback Team Benefits:\nRestaurant Discounts\nEmployee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness\nPaid Vacation for Qualifying Employees\nBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance\nDental & Vision Insurance\nLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance\nDomestic Partner Benefits\n401(k)\n\nCrying Tiger is the celebrated new Southeast Asian concept from James Beard Award Finalist Chef Thai Dang (HaiSous) and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. 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