SUPPORT/BARBACK - PART TIME

Chicago, IL, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Free medical benefits

Job Description

J9 Wine Bar is a vibrant and welcoming establishment committed to creating a unique dining experience centered around a thoughtful and ever-changing wine selection. Located in a dynamic city with colorful neighborhoods, J9 Wine Bar seeks to bring together guests, staff, friends, and family in a cozy atmosphere where everyone is invited to break bread, share stories, and enjoy a quality social experience. The company deeply values diversity, embracing differences in race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, and other personal characteristics, fostering a culture that promotes acceptance, celebration, and unity. J9 Wine Bar operates with the philosophy that everyone dines at the same table, encouraging curiosity, learning from one another, and building meaningful connections.

The role at J9 Wine Bar is crafted for individuals passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional service. This position involves being an ambassador for the wine bar, ensuring guests receive authentic and friendly service that encourages repeat visits. Full-time employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, which includes free medical benefits, underlining the company's dedication to employee welfare. The work environment at J9 Wine Bar emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and fun, fostering strong relationships among coworkers and a positive atmosphere for all. The role involves various responsibilities aimed at maintaining high restaurant standards from greeting and seating guests to managing cleanliness, supporting restaurant personnel, and maintaining product knowledge. This job not only offers personal growth through training and engagement but also requires flexibility, hard work, and a dedicated passion for hospitality. Candidates should be prepared to work evenings and weekends and occasionally take on additional responsibilities, emphasizing the teamwork and collaborative spirit central to J9 Wine Bar's operation.

Job Requirements

Experience in a similar or supportive role is preferred
Food handler certification
Alcohol awareness certification
Knowledge or ability to learn the restaurant point-of-sale system
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
Hardworking and dedicated with a real passion for hospitality
Flexible schedule and must be able to work evenings and weekends

Job Qualifications

Experience in a similar or supportive role is preferred
Food handler certification
Alcohol awareness certification
Knowledge or ability to learn the restaurant point-of-sale system
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
Hardworking and dedicated with a real passion for hospitality
Flexible schedule and availability to work evenings and weekends

Job Duties

Greet and welcome wine bar guests
Help to host and seat tables when necessary
Deliver food to the tables ensuring that it is delivered promptly
Deposit soiled dishes appropriately in the specified area
Empty all trash containers regularly, stock bussing and serving stations
Learn and maintain product knowledge of the food menu
Maintain restaurant cleanliness, including sweeping or mopping floor using the tools provided
Clean and set tables to restaurant standards
Pull dirty glasses from tables while guests are still seated
Stock bussing stations
Clean stations, including sweeping floor using the tools provided
Assist other restaurant personnel with tasks when necessary, such as expediting food to tables
Attend all company and/or restaurant required trainings and meetings
Communicate with other staff and management
Take on responsibilities outside of this job at times as needed