Barback (Part-Time)

Hyde Park Hospitality•Chicago, IL

3d•$27

About The Position

Hyde Park Hospitality is hiring for a Part-Time Barback at Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport! Pay Rate: $26.50 per hour Schedule: 4:00 PM-12:30 AM Saturdays and Sundays PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ POSISTION PURPOSE: Responsible for the initial preparation and servicing of all permanent and portable bars operating within the hotel. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company. Attend mandatory meetings. Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards. Keep work area clean and organized. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor such as cleaning guest spills. Must adhere to all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed. OTHER DUTIES Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by HPH from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. ABOUT THE COMPANY Hyde Park Hospitality (HPH) is a young—but dynamic and fast-growing—company built on deep roots in the food business. HPH earned Crain’s Fast 50 Award in 2025 for being one (ranked 35th) of the fifty fastest growing businesses in the Chicago-area! We provide services ranging from airport concessions, management staffing, brand licensing, to contracted food and facilities management. With a 75% diverse senior management team, HPH values diversity and welcomes everyone with necessary qualifications and experience, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected status, to apply. Learn more about us at hph-us.com.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable in preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts and understand portion sizes.
Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs and extend hands overhead to stock items.
Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient for the employee to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of300 lbs., at a continuous schedule.
Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated.
High School graduate or equivalent preferred
Must obtain any government required licenses or certificates. Examples include a Washington Health Card Permit; Oregon Liquor Service Permit; Alcohol Service Permit.

Nice To Haves

Prefer six (6) months to one-year previous serving experience.
Prior hospitality experience preferred.
CPR certification and/or 1st Aid Training preferred.

Responsibilities

Retrieves orders from storeroom. Visually checks stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel, to ensure order is accurate. Upon delivery to the bar, re-checks items with bartender for completeness. Verified with Manager.
Cuts, slices and peels perishable garnishes and fruits, mixes and pours juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Stores back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use.
Checks and assists bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area.
Maintains cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas to comply with health code standards.
Scoops ice from ice bins, transports to service areas and replenishes ice containers for usage.
Transports taps, replaces and performs routine maintenance requirements on heavy beer kegs.

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