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 Mediterranean Restaurant is an upcoming dining establishment set to open in January 2026 at The Domain - NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas. Part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises family, Ema offers a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience spearheaded by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, known for a lighter-style of California cooking. This restaurant aims to transport its guests to a sun-drenched Mediterranean summer day, offering both indoor and outdoor seating that captures the essence of Mediterranean culture and cuisine year-round. The partnership with Aba, a sister restaurant located on South Congress, further enriches Ema's culinary pedigree and reputation in the Austin... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work varied shifts including weekends
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to safely handle liquids and cleaning solutions
- Effective communication skills
- Team player attitude
- Adherence to safety and sanitation standards
- Compliance with company policies
Job Qualifications
- Previous experience in barback or similar role preferred
- Knowledge of bar operations and safety procedures
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work in a crowded, noisy environment
- Basic understanding of food allergy protocols
- Completion of alcohol awareness training preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
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
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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