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Bar Prep

Aviary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Description 

The Aviary is looking for a full-time Bar Prep to join our team! Bar Prep is an important part of the team, ensuring all cocktail ingredients are ready for service. This is a full time position, paid hourly, and candidates must be willing to work 40 hours, 5 days a week. 


The Aviary reinvents the cocktail lounge, crafting modernist cocktails that are visually striking, flavorfully complex, and ready to be paired with a delicious pre-fixe or a-la-carte dining experience by The Alinea Group. Venture beneath The Aviary and you will find yourself in The Office, a vintage-inspired speakeasy that holds a rare collection of spirits to be enjoyed in your favorite cocktail or on the rocks. The Aviary was named Outstanding Bar Program in the U.S. by the James Beard Foundation in 2013. It won the coveted Spirited Award for the World’s Best Cocktail Menu in 2014 and has three times been featured on Drinks International’s The World’s 50 Best Bar list.


Responsibilities

  • Works under the direction of our Chefs, completing assigned tasks daily 
  • Follows prep lists and recipes 
  • Adheres to alcohol serving regulations
  • Preps stocks, batches, juices and garnishes for current menu items 
  • Learns complete bar and ice room setup
  • Complies with all health department requirements of food safety and staff hygiene, including but not exclusive to labeling, time and temperature
  • Actively participates in the positive relationship between FOH and BOH teams by maintaining a steady stream of communication with entire staff
  • Reports any maintenance deficiencies immediately to appropriate personnel
  • Maintains thorough understanding of industry and stays updated on industry trends
  • Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment 

Requirements

  • 1 or more years bartending or culinary experience 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, chef-driven environment
  • High attention to detail 
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team 
  • Thinks clearly, quickly, and maintains concentration during high pressure situations


Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours 
  • Must be able to move, pull or lift at least 35 pounds
  • Must be able to climb stairs multiple times per shift 


Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wage at $20.50 - $21.00/hour 
  • Medical, vision, dental and life benefits available on the 1st month following full-time employment
    • 50% company contribution to single HMO during the first 2 years of full-time employment, 100% contribution available after 2 years 
  • Paid time off 
  • 401(K) with a company match of up to 4% of deferred earnings 
  • CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment
  • Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant
  • Referral Bonus Program available 

The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. 


Must be eligible to legally work in the United States. We use E-Verify.

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