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Barback/Bar Prep

Bavette's
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Bavette'sa part of Hogsaltis looking for a dedicated and experienced Part Time Barback/Bar Prep to join our team!

Our ideal candidate is passionate about upholding Hogsalt’s values of harmony, accountability, and resilience.  Successful Hogsalt team members are enthusiastic about providing genuine hospitality to guests and actively contribute to an organized, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.  

We offer a full suite of benefits, including partially subsidized medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) program, commuter benefits, dining discounts and rewards, and vested paid time off!


Experience & Qualifications: 

  • 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant; experience working in a bar is preferred. 
  • Passion for excellence, superior service standards, and a positive attitude.
  • Available for Bar Prep shift on Sunday morning from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 
  • Available for an evening Barback shift on Wednesday evenings 3:00 pm - midnight 
  • Will need a valid Food Handler Certification for this role.
  • Experience with an espresso machine, cutting fruit, juicing, dating, labeling and rotating 
  • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the shift, including frequent bending, lifting items up to 50 pounds, and stooping.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Set up two bars and any other stations before the start of service.
  • Ensure all mise en place and supplies are stocked in each station, as necessary.
  • Prepare all beverages (including syrups, batches, and others) according to the Hogsalt Beverage Index.
  • Receive all beverage-related products from vendors; organize and unpack all beverage orders.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all bars and storage areas; assist in weekly upkeep. 
  • Communicate any order issues (shorted products, vendor issues, products not up to standard, etc.) with leadership.
  • Work with the beverage leader to assist with projects, including re-organization and deep cleaning, to ensure the program and spaces run efficiently.
  • Complete all closing duties including closing sidework, general cleaning projects, and any additional tasks assigned by leadership.
  • Ensure all Hogsalt Steps Of Service not listed above are properly executed.


Hogsalt is not your typical restaurant group.  Guests know us for transportive spaces and sumptuous fare, but what we are most proud of is the generosity we extend to our teams.  Our service team reimagines hospitality with energy and a sense of fun.  Our culinary team makes classic dishes so expertly that you'll remember why they became classics.  No matter which of our 20 restaurants you visit, you'll see we're an organization that makes people — our guests and ourselves — happy.


Ready to join our team?  

Please apply directly to this ad. 

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