Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Our establishment is a lively and customer-focused bar renowned for delivering exceptional beverage service and maintaining a welcoming environment for guests. Known for upholding high standards and a commitment to excellence, our bar caters to a diverse clientele seeking a vibrant yet comfortable place to enjoy a wide range of drinks and socialize. We pride ourselves on fostering a team-oriented culture where every staff member is integral to creating memorable experiences for our patrons. Whether it is through meticulous cleanliness, prompt service, or attention to detail, we ensure that every guest feels valued and enjoys their visit.
The Barback position is a crucial support role within our establishment, designed to assist bartenders and cocktail servers in providing outstanding service. The primary responsibility of the Barback is to maintain the bar area in pristine condition by keeping it clean, organized, and fully stocked at all times. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a keen eye for detail and customer service. The Barback will be expected to handle stocking tasks including wine, champagne, beer, liquor, and perishables, ensure frozen mugs are available through proper rotation, and maintain cleanliness consistent with health department standards. Furthermore, the role involves assisting bartenders by preparing bar recipes following brand specifications and ensuring all bar-related equipment and areas such as pump rooms, coolers, and storage zones are meticulously cleaned and organized.
In addition to these responsibilities, the Barback will also manage the distribution and collection of clean and soiled bar towels, prepare garnishes like cut fruit and condiment caddies, and take measures to maintain beverage quality such as checking glass washers for correct chemical mixtures and handling draught beer keg replacements. This role not only supports the operational efficiency of the bar but also contributes directly to guest satisfaction by ensuring a seamless flow of service. Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to cooperate with team members and respond to guest inquiries with a smile are essential traits for success in this position.
Working as a Barback provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to grow within the hospitality and beverage industry. This role offers valuable experience and exposure to beverage preparation and bar operations, paving the way for future advancement to bartender or other supervisory positions. Employment type is typically full-time or part-time, with compensation reflective of experience and local market standards.
The Barback position is a crucial support role within our establishment, designed to assist bartenders and cocktail servers in providing outstanding service. The primary responsibility of the Barback is to maintain the bar area in pristine condition by keeping it clean, organized, and fully stocked at all times. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a keen eye for detail and customer service. The Barback will be expected to handle stocking tasks including wine, champagne, beer, liquor, and perishables, ensure frozen mugs are available through proper rotation, and maintain cleanliness consistent with health department standards. Furthermore, the role involves assisting bartenders by preparing bar recipes following brand specifications and ensuring all bar-related equipment and areas such as pump rooms, coolers, and storage zones are meticulously cleaned and organized.
In addition to these responsibilities, the Barback will also manage the distribution and collection of clean and soiled bar towels, prepare garnishes like cut fruit and condiment caddies, and take measures to maintain beverage quality such as checking glass washers for correct chemical mixtures and handling draught beer keg replacements. This role not only supports the operational efficiency of the bar but also contributes directly to guest satisfaction by ensuring a seamless flow of service. Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to cooperate with team members and respond to guest inquiries with a smile are essential traits for success in this position.
Working as a Barback provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to grow within the hospitality and beverage industry. This role offers valuable experience and exposure to beverage preparation and bar operations, paving the way for future advancement to bartender or other supervisory positions. Employment type is typically full-time or part-time, with compensation reflective of experience and local market standards.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ability to lift heavy items and stand for extended periods
- flexible availability including weekends and evenings
- must adhere to health and safety regulations
- basic knowledge of bar operations
- reliable and punctual
- excellent customer service skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- previous experience in a barback or similar hospitality role is an asset
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- attention to detail and cleanliness
- team player with a positive attitude
- basic understanding of beverage service and bar operations
Job Duties
- Prepare the bar recipes in accordance to brand specs and anticipated business
- follow proper mug rotation to ensure frozen mugs 100% of the time
- follow balon cleaning procedures to prevent build up, detail clean and maintain items used for the balones such as soccer balls, bases, spouts, magnets and chill sticks
- responsible for ensuring a consistent flow of services to guest and cocktail servers by assisting bartender with their job functions
- ensures that bar and floors are clean and used glassware is removed from bar tops
- clears and wipes down tables in any lounge area in absent of a server
- maintains a clean work environment in accordance with health department standards
- checks glass washers for proper chemical mixture and volume
- maintains par stock levels by placing orders for wine, champagne, beer, liquor, and perishables at start of shift
- receives and delivers all products to appropriate outlet and stocks in accordance to specification
- stocks server wells in accordance to specifications with all product and supplies required
- cuts fruit to specification and prepares all condiment caddies
- collects trash from all outlets throughout shift, as well as wiping down walls behind trash containers
- distributes clean bar towels, as well as, collects soiled ones and discards them in the appropriate place
- collects all excess glasses from bars and restocks them in their appropriate outlets in accordance to specification, along with retrieving bar glassware from dish areas
- organizes and cleans pump rooms, coolers, and storage areas to specification
- sweeps and mops pump room, coolers, and storage area floors
- soaks and cleans soda bag-in-box hoses and nozzles
- replaces and rotates draught beer kegs
- attends and satisfactorily completes all required training as assigned and required
- ensure customer satisfaction by smiling and answering any questions our customers may ask
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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