Bar Back - Hilton Norfolk The Main
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $10.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Flexible Schedule
Professional work environment
team-oriented atmosphere
Career growth opportunities
Employee Discounts
Job Description
This position is within a bustling hospitality environment, specifically tailored to those passionate about the bar service industry. The establishment is a vibrant and dynamic venue that values professionalism, guest satisfaction, and teamwork. As a Bar Back, your primary role is to support bartenders by maintaining a clean and well-stocked bar area, ensuring all equipment and glassware are spotless and organized, and providing efficient, friendly service to guests. This position requires working closely with bartenders and other restaurant team members to maintain the highest standards of service and cleanliness.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- At least 1 year experience in mid to high volume outlet
- Must be over 21
- Ability to work long hours on feet
- Good physical condition including ability to bend and lift
- Must listen to direction
- Knowledge of beverages helpful
- Ability to operate in fast paced environment.
Job Qualifications
- Good communication skills in English
- Ability to work long hours on feet in high-pressure environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Courteous and anticipatory of guest needs
- Physical ability to bend, reach overhead, push and pull
- Experience in mid to high volume bar environment
- Knowledge of beverages, wines and spirits helpful
- High school diploma
- Must be over 21 years old
- Ability to follow directions.
Job Duties
- Maintain pars of supplies at the bar by stocking ice, paper products, to go cups, glassware, china for menu items, roll ups, etc
- Keep bartender informed of items to be ordered regularly, anticipating business to avoid shortages
- Acknowledge guests when bartender is occupied and relay guest orders
- Respond promptly to requests from bartenders for priorities and assistance
- Bring bar food from kitchen to bar for bartender to serve or direct placement
- Assist in setting bar wells as needed
- Cut bar fruit daily as required
- Inspect all glassware for chips, spots, prints, soap residue, lipstick, etc
- Assist in clearing the bar by returning used plates and silverware to dish room
- Rinse blenders and other equipment after use
- Rotate stock as necessary
- Pour wines independently with bartender approval
- Maintain organized and clean storage of all bar items
- Understand and comply with company, city and state liquor laws
- Report to head bartender at start of shift, before breaks and departure
- Check schedule changes and posted memos
- Complete all assigned sidework before, during and after shift
- Assist team members in restaurant and raw/sushi bars as needed
- Work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
- Accomplish daily stocking of beverage items
- Maintain front of house cleanliness standards
- Interact with associates and guests in a courteous and professional manner
- Report unsafe conditions or security violations
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on bar equipment
- Inspect equipment cleanliness daily
- Manage time and bar section productivity according to business volume
- Report necessary repairs to bar manager
- Transport glasses, ice, heavy bottles, kegs and other inventory
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced bar environment
- Continuously comply with liquor laws
- Successfully complete other assigned duties.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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