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Hewing Hotel

Barback - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Paid vacation
Sick Time
discounted room rates
Gratuities
competitive pay
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Hewing Hotel, part of the Aparium Hospitality Group, is a distinctive hotel located in Minneapolis' vibrant North Loop neighborhood, famously known as the Warehouse District. This area is a cultural hub that includes renowned landmarks such as the Traffic Zone Center for Visual Arts and Target Field, home to Minnesota Twins baseball. Hewing Hotel embraces a deep connection to its local community and stands out by weaving the rich history and character of its setting into every aspect of the guests' experience. Housed in the historic Jackson Building dating back to 1897, the hotel combines historic charm with a sophisticated,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Passion for the People, Place and Culture of our community, love of restaurants and guest service
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a Barback in either a free-standing or hotel restaurant or bar
  • TiPS Alcohol service certification preferred
  • Must meet local age requirements to serve alcohol
  • Available to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Fluency in English verbally and non-verbally
  • Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs for beverage goods inventory and equipment
  • Ability to lift, balance and carry with assistance up to 100 lbs
  • Continuous standing and walking
  • Ability to negotiate wet tile floors and steps
  • Fine motor coordination to pour beverages, decorate cocktails and fold napkins
  • Standing and walking continually for full shift
  • Negotiating varied floor surfaces continuously
  • Occasional carrying over shoulder
  • Hand and elbow movements for polishing, setting up tables, shaking, pouring and mixing drinks
  • Excellent sight and balance for floor navigation
  • Handling lighted candles and hot fluids such as coffee and tea
  • Ability to work occasionally in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F)

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a Barback in a restaurant or bar setting
  • TiPS Alcohol service certification preferred
  • Knowledge of beverage and cocktail preparation
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to high standards of hospitality
  • Ability to handle physical demands of the role
  • Familiarity with safety and hygiene standards in food and beverage service

Job Duties

  • Uphold and model the company’s principles of People, Place and Character
  • Assist in all aspects of the Food and Beverage guest’s experience from beginning to end by extending a friendly greeting, ensuring bar products and supplies are well stocked, and executing on requests in a friendly and timely manner
  • Work in an organized and clean fashion stocking the bar, racking kegs, filling ice bins, cutting garnishes, preparing juices, syrups and bases, etc.
  • Use steps of service to provide professional service and exceed guest expectations, ensuring alcohol is served safely, responsibly, and legally and assisting in creating consistent cocktails, juices, syrups and bases
  • Use good judgement when extending good will and demonstrate a sense of urgency to provide an amazing guest experience
  • Have an understanding of basic culinary terms and strive to know more through constant study of your craft
  • Participate in daily line ups and quarterly all staff meetings to develop ideas and strategize with the service team
  • Observe conditions of physical facilities and report any challenges to Food and Beverage leadership
  • Communicate effectively with Food and Beverage and Culinary teams to ensure timely delivery of food and drinks
  • Assist in other areas of the Food and Beverage Department as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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