Barback

Meadowlark Hospitality is looking to add a new team member to our New American concept, Union , by bringing on an experienced  barback.

Union is an established neighborhood spot which prides itself on creating an environment of community and exceptional hospitality. If you are someone who can easily pick up a conversation, enjoys the hustle and bustle of an industry weekend, and loves to be part of a close knit team - send your resume over!

The ideal candidate will not only have a passion for craft beer, whiskeys, bourbon, and midwestern cuisine, but they will also have the drive and initiative of a multitasker - someone who is able to look ahead and see what needs to get done. The main responsibilities of the barback is to support the bartenders in washing / polishing glassware, ensuring silverware is stocked and rolled, and restocking inventory. They will also keep water glasses full for our bar guests and can help navigate the drink and food menus with a few of their personal favorite options. We ask that the barback stay to help close down the bar - rolling up the mats, wiping down the well, and doing whatever small duties that will get the next shift set up for success.

This position does require the ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 8 hours.

About Us :

Meadowlark Hospitality strives to create an environment that promotes transparency, authenticity and passion in all endeavors. We want to have a great team of people working jobs they love, learning something new along the way and finally finding a place you can call home. We are passionate about our people and our products, and looking for like–minded individuals who share the same ethos!

Lardon   ( Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022-24),   highlights cured meats, artisanal cheeses, sandwiches and coffee in an old world style café environment. Our newly launched dinner service is our take on coastal French fare, with Midwestern sourced ingredients. Rooted in the Logan Square neighborhood, Lardon is looking for a dedicated and driven   deli associate   who enjoys working in a team environment and continuously learning about artisanal food and drinks. Our cured meat and whole animal butchery program has become respected across the city, focusing on all salumi made in house in our one-of-a-kind curing room. Eclectic worldly wines, apertivo cocktails, amari, and local beers are hand selected to be paired with our one of a kind menu.

Union   (Michelin Bib Gourmand 2023-24) is a community-centric love letter to the pride and joy of Midwest : beer, whiskey and food. Adding to the diverse lineup of outstanding bars and restaurants in Logan Square, our uniquely Chicago concept pays homage to one of the world’s best cities for beer. Union's spirits list boasts over 200 bottles of whiskey, as well as innovative cocktails and domestically sourced biodynamic and organic wines.  The beer and cocktail programs are complemented by our New American cuisine by way of seasonally focused, shareable plates.

The Meadowlark   (#32 on North America’s 50 Best bars 2024, Esquire’s Best Bars List 2023, Eater Chicago's best bar 2023),   is an intimate, dimly lit cocktail haven that exudes vintage Chicago charm. Comfortably seating 30, friends, neighbors, industry vets and visitors alike are invited to grab a seat around the bar to immerse themselves in The Meadowlark’s rotating creative cocktail menu. As with all Meadowlark Hospitality projects, craftmanship and meticulous attention to detail are paramount. Drinks take center stage with an apothecary-style approach to the art of the cocktail. Our rotating conceptual based menu featuring unique spirits, house made bitters, tinctures, infusions, as well as fresh-pressed juices, market-driven, and seasonally rotating ingredients.