Happy Camper

Job Posting: Barback

We are the marinara-muddled minds behind Chicago’s Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park. Our restaurants are wall to wall with lights, murals, and vignettes for the perfect gram. We are known for our art inspired spaces, delicious food and great vibes. Our brand is glued together by our company culture. Currently, we are looking for other folks who are enthusiastic about being part of our team and growing our ever-evolving brand. Many of our employees have been with the company from the first installment of the brand. Our careers feel like a life purpose for many of us and a common thread is that we pay a distinct amount of attention to detail in creating this atmosphere. The ideal candidate wants to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with. With a restaurant group expanding as rapidly as we have, we need someone who is self-motivated, and willing to take initiative. The ideal candidate wants to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with. With a restaurant group expanding as rapidly as we have, we need someone who is self-motivated, and willing to take initiative.

We are looking for observant, efficient barbacks who can work with other staff members to ensure that our customers receive excellent service. Qualified Barbacks must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great attitude.  Ultimately, you’ll ensure all transactions run smoothly and will help us maximize customer satisfaction.

The job responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Maintaining constant communication with the Bar Team, keeping tabs on where each of your bar patrons are in their meal.
• Performing serving, cleaning or stocking duties to facilitate customer service.
• Maintaining overall cleanliness of the bar while guests are dining.
• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar and ensuring that bartenders have clean glassware, towels, etc.
• Ensuring bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine and beer.
• Assisting with polishing when needed.

Physical Functions:

• Ability to stand/walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed
• Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as needed
• Ability to lift 10- 20lbs if necessary.
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment.
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant.
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, use stairs, finely manipulate and key in data
• Work in both warm and cool environments
• High levels of noise from music, customer and employee traffic
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens:  peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

Requirements:

• Should have at least 2 years of full-service, high-volume barbacking experience
• Should have working knowledge of food, wine, beer and liquors
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Communicate positively and efficiently
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Respectful and remains calm under pressure
• Is organized, efficient and able to maintain a clean work environment
• Must have a great sense of hospitality and understand how it impacts on our business

Certifications

Food Handlers Certification

Compensation Details

Compensation: $12.85 Hourly (Plus Tips)

Benefits dependent on eligibility

Department: Front of House

Reports to: General Manager

Status: Variable Hour 

FLSA Code: Non-exempt

Location: Denver

All candidates are also encouraged to come in and apply direction at our restaurant anytime between 10am and 5pm Monday-Friday.

We highly value creating a company that represents diversity across many lines, including race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, sex, and country of origin, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.