Barback

Barback

Black Briar is a Bold American Tavern anchored by an open coal grill, a serious raw bar, and a beverage program built to be taken seriously. We are opening in Chicago's West Loop and building something meant to last a bar with a point of view and a team that holds a standard.

We are looking for a Barback who keeps the bar running fast, clean, and one step ahead of the bartender, every shift.

The Barback is the engine behind the bar. You keep the station stocked, clean, and ready so the bartenders can move restocking, prepping, and supporting service from setup through close. You report to the bartenders and the Beverage Manager. This is a physical, fast-paced role and the foundation of a strong bar.

Stocking and restocking liquor, beer, wine, glassware, and supplies before and throughout service

Preparing bar mise en place cutting garnishes, filling ice, prepping juices and batches

Keeping the bar clean, dry, and organized at all times spills, glassware, and trash handled immediately

Running glassware and barware to and from the dish station

Anticipating what the bartenders need before they ask

Changing kegs, restocking reach-ins, and managing bar inventory levels during service

Supporting responsible-service standards and a clean, safe bar

Executing full open and close procedures stocked and reset for the next shift

Prior barback, bar, or restaurant experience preferred we will train the right person

Genuine hustle and a one-step-ahead instinct

Physically able to lift and carry kegs, cases, and ice repeatedly throughout a shift

Physically able to stand and move for extended periods in a fast, tight space

Reliable, punctual, and team-first

Illinois Food Handler and BASSET certifications required, or obtained before start date

Hourly wage $12.96 + gratuity participation

Health benefits

Paid time off, accruing after 90 days

Paid sick leave per Illinois law

Employee dining benefit

Annual performance review with merit increase opportunity

You move fast and you see what needs doing before anyone tells you. You take pride in a clean, stocked, well-run bar and you understand the bartenders are only as fast as you let them be. You want to learn the craft from the ground up and you are willing to earn it. If that is you, we want to hear from you.