Bar Prep

Boka Restaurant Group and the Chicago Athletic Association are currently seeking a Bar Prep to join their team at Cindy's !

Please note this is a full-time position that should have open availability Monday to Thursday, with availability for a 5th day during the week. The ideal candidate should have some kitchen experience, particularly with knife cuts, and measuring liquids.

General Description:

The Bar Prep is responsible for preparing the necessary ingredients and supplies for the bar, ensuring that the bartenders have everything they need for smooth and efficient drink service. This includes prepping garnishes, mixing base ingredients, stocking supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized prep station. The Bar Prep plays a vital role in supporting the bar team by ensuring that all products and materials are ready for use, helping to enhance the overall guest experience.

Benefits & Perks : Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, paid sick leave, 401(k) program, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!

About Boka Restaurant Group : Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of America’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here:

Specific Tasks:

• Prepare garnishes (e.g., lemon wedges, olives, citrus peels) and ensure they are fresh and ready for use.

• Pre-mix drink bases, syrups, and juices as needed, ensuring the proper ratios and quality.

• Stock the bar with necessary ingredients, such as spirits, mixers, and other beverage items.

• Ensure all perishable items are stored properly and at the right temperature to maintain freshness.

• Restock and organize the bar area to ensure that bartenders can easily access supplies and ingredients.

• Keep inventory levels of bar supplies and communicate with the team when items need to be reordered.

• Keep storage areas clean, organized, and well-maintained, ensuring products are stored properly.

• Ensure that all prep areas are clean, sanitized, and organized according to health and safety guidelines.

• Wash and sanitize glassware, utensils, and bar equipment as needed.

• Maintain cleanliness in the back bar and storage areas to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment

• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces

Expectations:

• Hospitable : We are known for exceptional guest service in all of our pursuits, and it is your job to uphold these high standards , and to find ways to go above and beyond the guests’ expectations.

• Positive, Personable, and Professional . As we all work closely together, we always want to bring positive energy to the group. It is important to clearly, politely, directly and effectively communicate with your team, managers, and guests.

• Flexible . This is of utmost importance, as the restaurant industry can be very unpredictable. Be willing to do what is asked of you if it benefits the Group as a whole.

• Accountable and Responsible . We each hold ourselves accountable to follow through on all commitments with a sense of urgency and consistency. It is important to be accountable for your actions.

• Solution Orientated . We work in an extremely fast-paced environment and many aspects of our careers require quick thinking and the ability to manage many things at once. Should any problems arise in any facet of your work, you should be able to identify the problem and offer thoughtful, achievable, and appropriate solutions

• Ambitious and Self Aware . We look for employees who know their self-worth and are excited about their career day in and day out. It is important to continually push yourself forward by constantly learning, seeking to improve, and never resting on your laurels. It is also important that you are able to receive feedback—both positive and constructive criticism— in order to succeed, grow, and develop within your roll and continue to move forward within the company.
  

• An Ambassador of BRG . Perhaps most importantly, we expect all staff of Boka Restaurant Group, regardless of position, to be professional, courteous, and respectful of all other restaurants in the industry.

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!