Posted June 14, 2022
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection
Barback responsibilities include:
Collecting glassware and cleaning up the bar area
Replacing beer kegs and liquor bottles
Refilling ice bins
Job brief
We are looking for a Barback to support our Bartenders and the rest of our staff. You’ll assist with bar opening and closing procedures and perform various behind-the-bar tasks, such as restocking the bar and preparing garnishes. This is be for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Responsibilities
Tidy up tables, counters and other bar areas
Collect empty glasses and bottles
Restock the bar with straws, coasters and napkins
Prepare mixers, juices and cocktail garnishes
Replenish peanuts and fruits
Change out beer kegs and replace liquor bottles
Remove trash and wipe down drink spills
Refill ice bins
Clean rags throughout the shift
Assist the Bartenders during rush hours
Requirements
Minimum age to serve alcohol
Interest in the hospitality industry; previous entry-level experience in a bar or restaurant is not mandatory, but will be considered a plus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Team spirit
Basic knowledge of bar menu items and recipes (different types of beers and mixed drinks)
Physical ability to lift beer kegs, hold trays of bottles and glassware and stand during the shift
Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends and public holidays
High school diploma; additional certification in mixology or hospitality is a plus
Restaurant Bartenders provide attentive, dynamic, and inspiring beverage service for our restaurant guests. Thorough knowledge of mixology, the restaurant food and beverage menus, and recommended pairings is critical to success. Restaurant Bartenders must be proactive in handling guest needs, be highly engaging, service-oriented, and take a creative approach to problem solving. The primary responsibility of a Restaurant Bartender is to deliver and exceed guest expectations, execute the restaurant vision, resolve challenges, and maintain excellent communication with guests, peers, and supervisors.
Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.
First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.
84 Room Hotel
Follow in the footsteps of Chicago icons and reserve a hotel room at The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection. A beacon of style and class since the 1960s, our hotel is located in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, easily accessible from O’Hare and Midway airports. A sense of grandeur marks your arrival at the hotel as you’re greeted by sumptuous furnishings and impressive artwork. After check-in, explore attractions like the Brookfield Zoo or Oakbrook Center shopping—or immerse yourself in the energy of downtown Chicago. Upon your return, relax in luxury hotel accommodations appointed with superb bedding and modern features, followed by a session in the fitness center. Dinner options include our signature Colonial Room or cocktails and bar fare at Polo Lounge. Meeting and wedding guests appreciate our elegant, European-inspired event spaces. Our motto is Ubi Tempus Quietus, or “where time rests.” So travel to a bygone era of refinement during a stay at our renowned hotel in Oak Brook, Illinois.
