Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
flexible scheduling
Meal Allowances
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Our establishment is a vibrant and dynamic bar known for delivering an exceptional guest experience through a combination of quality service and a welcoming atmosphere. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where guests can enjoy expertly prepared beverages while being cared for by a friendly and attentive staff. As a bar and hospitality venue, we are dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout our operation. We focus on ensuring every detail, from beverage preparation to customer interaction, contributes to an unforgettable outing for our patrons.

This Barback position is essential in supporting the smooth operation of the bar by assisting bartenders and servers, stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring that the bar area adheres to all health and safety standards. The role requires an individual who is proactive, organized, and committed to providing excellent service. The Barback plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in maintaining the flow of service during busy periods, enabling bartenders to focus on crafting cocktails and attending to guests. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn and grow in the hospitality industry, gaining valuable experience in bar operations and customer service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing bar recipes according to brand specifications, ensuring that frozen mugs are available at all times through proper rotation, and performing detailed cleaning of bar equipment to prevent build-up and maintain hygiene. They will work closely with bartenders to manage inventory, including ordering and stocking wine, beer, liquor, and perishables at the start of each shift. The Barback will also be tasked with keeping the bar and lounge areas clean, clearing tables when servers are not present, and ensuring glassware is cleaned, stocked, and correctly rotated to meet service demands.

In addition to operational duties, the Barback will be expected to maintain the cleanliness of pump rooms, coolers, and storage areas, along with duties such as soaking and cleaning soda hoses and nozzles and replacing draught beer kegs. Understanding health department regulations is crucial, as the Barback must maintain a sanitary work environment consistently.

The role requires excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and a keen eye for detail to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain efficient bar operations. Training will be provided to cover all operational procedures, with an expectation that the Barback will complete these requirements successfully. Overall, this opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, making it an ideal stepping stone for those looking to develop a career in the hospitality sector. This is a part-time or full-time position depending on operational needs, with competitive hourly wages commensurate with experience and skill level.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
  • physical capability to lift heavy items and stand for long periods
  • strong customer service orientation
  • ability to follow detailed instructions
  • reliable and punctual
  • basic understanding of hygiene and safety standards

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in barback or similar role preferred
  • knowledge of bar equipment and cleaning procedures
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • basic math skills for inventory management

Job Duties

  • Prepare the bar recipes in accordance to brand specs and anticipated business
  • follow proper mug rotation to ensure frozen mugs 100 percent 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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