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La Josie - Now Hiring: Barback
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La Josie, a family-owned Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant on Randolph Row, has been serving family recipes and supporting the best agave distillers from all regions of Mexico since May of 2017. In just a few short years, La Josie has become a beloved destination to eat, drink, and socialize in the West Loop. Besides our exceptional food menu, we pride ourselves on our unparalleled Agave program and one of the most meticulously-crafted cocktail menus in Chicago, we are constantly experimenting, refining, and learning more about the indigenous agave distillates of Mexico. La Josie is looking for a passionate, eager, experienced Bar support to help with just that. As one of Chicago’s premier Agave bar programs, you should be a skilled bar support with exceptional communicative capabilities. We are looking for someone who will be team-oriented, hard working, who want to be with us long-term, with a desire to dive deeper into the intricacies of Mexican agave production, and will be excited to share this knowledge with our team and our guests. Requirements Motivated, innovative, growth oriented General bar experience, well disciplined organization manner, special attention to detail regarding organization. 1+ years of bar back experience Open availability mornings, evenings and weekends Bilingual, Spanish preferred Good knowldege of Mexican cuisine and agave spirits. Essential Duties & Responsibilties 4 barback shifts per week plus 1 bar prep shift Abilty to work under pressure with grace and ease Passion for excellence, superior service standards, and a positive attitude with a team player mindset Love for exceptional food, modern drink and exquisite style Stay in the know of food menus and descriptors Keeping up to-date with agave spirit knowldedge Maintain a polished posture. Time and attendance management skills Minimum Qualifications Valid servsafe certifications; basset, food handlers Willingness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Physical demands and work enviorment Ability to be flexible and open-minded about job demands Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant (generally between 0-50 lbs.) Must be able to stand, walk, move during entire shift including frequent bending and stooping La Josie is an equal opportunity employeer with potential to train/transition into bartender for the right candidate.If you have a passion for hospitality andlike the sound of this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!La Josie management
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