Barback

Barback

Juniper | Highwood, IL

Job Details

Join the Team at Juniper

Juniper is a Modern American restaurant with a dedicated sushi program in the heart of Highwood, led by Executive Chef Todd Stein, whose career includes leadership within Ballyhoo Hospitality and concepts including Sophia Steak, Pomeroy, Coda di Volpe, Gemini, and more.

We’re building a team of hospitality professionals who believe great restaurants are built through genuine hospitality, teamwork, urgency, and attention to detail.

We are currently looking for an energetic, dependable, and hardworking Barback to support our bar team and help keep service running smoothly throughout the evening.

The ideal candidate understands that a great barback is an essential part of a successful bar. You should be organized, proactive, quick on your feet, and willing to jump in wherever needed without waiting to be asked.

Responsibilities

• Keep the bar fully stocked throughout service, including liquor, wine, beer, mixers, garnishes, glassware, ice, and other supplies.

• Refill ice wells and maintain appropriate ice levels throughout the shift.

• Polish, organize, and replenish glassware.

• Assist bartenders with maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

• Remove empty bottles, trash, recycling, and dirty glassware promptly.

• Restock beer, wine, liquor, juices, syrups, garnishes, and other bar products as needed.

• Assist with opening and closing bar duties.

• Maintain cleanliness of bar stations, storage areas, coolers, and service areas.

• Anticipate bartender needs during high-volume service.

• Communicate clearly with bartenders, managers, and other members of the service team.

• Follow all sanitation, safety, and responsible alcohol-service procedures.

• Help wherever needed to support a smooth and successful guest experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.

• Dependable and punctual.

• Ability to stay organized in a busy, fast-paced restaurant.

• Team-first mentality and willingness to help others.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to lift, carry, and move cases, kegs, ice buckets, and other bar supplies.

• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.

• Previous restaurant or bar experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Why Join Juniper?

• Work alongside an experienced hospitality and culinary leadership team.

• Be part of a growing restaurant with a strong focus on service and team culture.

• Opportunity to learn the bar program and develop additional hospitality skills.

• Opportunity for advancement for motivated team members.

• Competitive hourly pay plus participation in our support-team tip pool.

• Employee dining benefits.

We are looking for people who take pride in their work, notice what needs to be done, and understand that successful service comes from everyone working together.

If you are hardworking, reliable, and want to be part of a high-energy restaurant team, we would love to hear from you.