Barback

About Us

True to its name, CURRENT features a fresh, modern take on seasonal American cuisine showcasing simple & soulful ingredient driven dishes.

Join us at The Living Room Bar for creative cocktails, a glass of wine, or one of our many local beers.

Or join us al fresco in our Chandon Spritz Garden in summer to watch the world go by.

With its bold flavors and stunning backdrop (Lake Michigan and Navy Pier are just steps away), it is no surprise that CURRENT is a go-to for both locals and travelers alike.

From the patio you can enjoy the energy of Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan while indulging in seasonal bites and W Hotel's cocktail culture.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

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Overview

Assist Bartender in the serving of guests to ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and 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.


* 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.


* Boxes and saves empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.


* Transports taps, replaces, and performs routine maintenance requirements on heavy beer kegs.


* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.


* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills


* Hotel experience preferred.


* Must communicate well with guests.


* 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 arms overhead to stock items with or without reasonable accommodation.


* Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and proc...