Barback

  • Scofflaw Group
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Part Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details SCOFFLAW is hiring a Barback to join our bar team.

Barbacks at Scofflaw are responsible for assisting the bartenders and serving our guests with a hospitality focus.

We are looking for someone who is interested in learning about classic cocktails, learning about how to make syrups and cocktail batches, and someone who is excited to learn under our bar manager. Applicants must be able to work quickly and independently.

Job Requirements:
Barback experience in a high volume bar, cocktail experience a plus.
Positive hospitality focused attitude and a team player

Job Duties:
Prepping for service
Helping bartenders behind the bar
Stocking
Interacting with and serving guests
Making call & well drinks
Processing payments
Closing and cleaning
Other duties as assigned

Able to work late nights (barbacks will be scheduled between 4PM and 2AM)
Available to work 1 to 2 shifts per week.
Availability to work 10 hour shifts. Ability to stay organized, work cleanly, and stay calm in a busy environment
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and walk up and down stairs.
Must be 21 or older.
Has or is willing to get both Food Handler & BASSET Alcohol certifications within 30 days of start date.
Reliable availability and transportation.

Scofflaw offers company contributed Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans to any staff member averaging 30 hours per week. Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($11.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Barback Experience

Willingness to Learn

Barback Experience in a High Volume Bar

Strong Work Ethic

Ability to Work Independently

Cocktail Experience

Time Management Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Hospitality Focus

Ability to Multitask

Attention to Detail

Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment

Hospitality Focused Attitude

Customer Service Skills

Team Player

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Effective Communication Skills

Prepping for Service

Ability to follow instructions

Team Collaboration

Ability to Work Quickly and Independently

Commitment to Safety and Hygiene Standards

Knowledge of food safety practices

Adaptability

Stocking

Physical Stamina

Prep for Service

Communication Skills

Interacting With and Serving Guests

Problem Solving Skills

Processing Payments

Multitasking Abilities

Closing and Cleaning

Initiative

Making Call & Well Drinks

Dependability

Ability to Work Late Nights

Positive Attitude

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Cleanly

Ability to Stay Calm in a Busy Environment

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Ability to Walk Up and Down Stairs

Food Handler Certification

BASSET Alcohol Certification

Reliable Availability and Transportation

Reliable Availability

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Job ID: 479588043
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2025

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