Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $27.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Ema Austin is an upcoming Mediterranean restaurant set to open in late Fall 2025 at The Domain - NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas. The establishment is part of the Lettuce Entertain You group, a renowned company with over 100 restaurants nationally recognized for exceptional food, service, and workplace culture. Ema offers a vibrant dining experience inspired by the sun-drenched Mediterranean lifestyle year-round, featuring Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's lighter style of California cooking. With both indoor and outdoor seating options, Ema promises a welcoming and sunlit ambiance, transporting guests to the Mediterranean through its food, service, and atmosphere.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to comply with alcohol awareness training and policies
Job Qualifications
- Previous experience in a barback or related hospitality role preferred
- Basic knowledge of bar operations and safety procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
Job Duties
- Stock/restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and supplies
- Arrange and set-up beverages, mixes, garnishes and supplies, and prepare drink mixes
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively transport filled glass racks, ice and cases of liquor, beer and wine
- Ability to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquids
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and blenders
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
- Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
- Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
- Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
- Safely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks and soda dispensers
- Manually wash and sanitize glassware using a three compartment sink
- Account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory
- Ability to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated
- Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
- Follow all steps of service
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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