Job Overview
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement plan options
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Hard Rock is a globally recognized entertainment brand known for its unique combination of music, dining, and vibrant hospitality experiences. With locations worldwide, the Hard Rock brand infuses culture and energy into every venue, creating an atmosphere where guests can enjoy high-quality food, beverages, music memorabilia, and live entertainment. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards of service, and fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment. At Hard Rock, employees are part of a passionate team that values creativity, teamwork, and guest engagement, contributing to the brand's reputation as a leader in the hospitality industry.
The role of a Model Barback at Hard Rock is essential in supporting the bartenders and ensuring that the bar operates smoothly and efficiently. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments such as nightclubs or busy restaurants. As a Model Barback, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized bar area, stocking supplies, preparing mixes and garnishes, and assisting bartenders by expediting drink orders. Communication and teamwork are crucial in this role as you will work closely with the Model Bartenders and other members of the service team to meet and exceed guest expectations. The position demands a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate the needs of both customers and colleagues.
This full-time role requires working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and demands physical stamina due to prolonged standing and movement within the bar area. The company emphasizes adherence to health and safety standards, including compliance with New Jersey Health Standards and possession of required certifications such as a valid alcohol awareness card and health department card. Previous experience as a barback or bar porter in a high-volume venue is preferred, highlighting the importance of efficiency and knowledge of bar operations. While modeling experience is a bonus, it is not mandatory.
Working at Hard Rock as a Model Barback offers the opportunity to be part of an energetic team where your contributions directly impact the guest experience. You will engage with customers by providing accurate information about the venue and entertainment offerings, assisting in building a loyal clientele, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere. The role also involves marketing the venue through social media, supporting the company’s marketing initiatives.
Overall, the Model Barback position at Hard Rock is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about hospitality and service, eager to grow their skills in a dynamic environment. Joining this team means embracing a culture of urgency, cleanliness, and customer engagement, contributing to the continued success and vibrancy of the Hard Rock venue.
The role of a Model Barback at Hard Rock is essential in supporting the bartenders and ensuring that the bar operates smoothly and efficiently. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments such as nightclubs or busy restaurants. As a Model Barback, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized bar area, stocking supplies, preparing mixes and garnishes, and assisting bartenders by expediting drink orders. Communication and teamwork are crucial in this role as you will work closely with the Model Bartenders and other members of the service team to meet and exceed guest expectations. The position demands a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate the needs of both customers and colleagues.
This full-time role requires working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and demands physical stamina due to prolonged standing and movement within the bar area. The company emphasizes adherence to health and safety standards, including compliance with New Jersey Health Standards and possession of required certifications such as a valid alcohol awareness card and health department card. Previous experience as a barback or bar porter in a high-volume venue is preferred, highlighting the importance of efficiency and knowledge of bar operations. While modeling experience is a bonus, it is not mandatory.
Working at Hard Rock as a Model Barback offers the opportunity to be part of an energetic team where your contributions directly impact the guest experience. You will engage with customers by providing accurate information about the venue and entertainment offerings, assisting in building a loyal clientele, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere. The role also involves marketing the venue through social media, supporting the company’s marketing initiatives.
Overall, the Model Barback position at Hard Rock is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about hospitality and service, eager to grow their skills in a dynamic environment. Joining this team means embracing a culture of urgency, cleanliness, and customer engagement, contributing to the continued success and vibrancy of the Hard Rock venue.
Job Requirements
- A minimum of one year of experience as a bar porter and or bar back preferably in a high volume nightclub or high volume restaurant
- Must possess a valid New Jersey alcohol awareness card and a health department card
- Must be neat and clean in appearance
- Must be physically fit to perform duties required
- Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight hour shift
- Must work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
- Must be observant quick to respond to various situations while multitasking and handling stressful situations
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of one year of experience as a bar porter and or bar back preferably in a high volume nightclub or high volume restaurant
- Knowledge of beverages glassware and garnishes
- Must possess a valid New Jersey alcohol awareness card and a health department card
- Ability to operate cash register two and six wheel carts juice soda and liquor guns cutting boards coffee and frozen drink machines ice machines shot glasses mixers pourers blenders beer keg soda wine juice hook ups and knives
- Current and or previous modeling experience preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Clean bar area including bar tops sinks glasses refrigerators coolers and other bar appliances in accordance with Hard Rock policies and New Jersey Health Standards
- Maintain floors keeping them free of garbage or debris
- Ensure back bar is set properly with all product labels facing and pour spouts facing to the left
- Ensure all soda gun products fruit garnishes and mixes meet service standards
- Stock assigned bar with product and supplies for the evening and keep the assigned bar stock with product and supplies throughout each scheduled shift
- Ensure liquor room walk in coolers and store rooms are organized and clean at all times
- Prepare all mixes and garnishes
- Acknowledge greet and converse with customers who approach the bar
- Perform other job related duties as assigned by Model Bartenders and Management
- Actively market the venue through available social media outlets as per the Companys Marketing Requirement Plan
- Collect customer information for the venue database while constantly striving to increase the size of your personal clientele
- Constantly provide customers with accurate information about the venue and property as well as entertainment offered in each
- Work to anticipate the needs of bartenders and server assistants at all times assisting them however necessary
- Work with a sense of urgency to anticipate customer needs and assist other team members when the opportunity arises
- Communicate with management hosts and service staff immediately to rectify any and all customer needs and requests
- Communicate with management any complaints comments or incidents
- Remove all trash from bar following venue protocol for storage handling and transportation of waste materials
- Adhere to all established policies procedures and guidelines
- Create and maintain a sense of urgency
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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