Chef Paul Virant's okonomiyaki restaurant, Gaijin, currently is seeking barbacks to join our team! Barbacks assist bartending staff with glassware, water service to guests, setting and clearing place settings, and bar preparation including but not exclusive to garnish preparation and juicing fresh fruit.
Experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate!
Just a few reasons why Gaijin is a great place to work:
-Opportunity for growth—Chef Virant is all about long-term commitment and development for his team
-Competitive industry wages
-Staff meal
-Group health insurance for full-time employees working 30+ hours (after 90 days)
-Fun work environment with a team dedicated to providing our guests with the best possible experience
Don't miss this opportunity to work with Chef Virant and the Gaijin team! If you have experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and can maintain a focused but fun attitude, we would love to meet you!
To apply, please send your resume to info@gaijinchicago.com with a short self-introduction. Thank you!
Located in Chicago's West Loop, Gaijin by Chef Paul Virant is Chicago’s first and only dedicated okonomiyaki and kakigori restaurant. Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake, and kakigori is a Japanese shaved-ice dessert. Gaijin was named one of Chicago's best new restaurants by Chicago magazine in 2020. More at gaijinchicago.com.