Catering Barback | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

The hiring establishment is a hospitality company specializing in catering services for various events. Catering services typically include setting up, managing, and supporting bars during catered occasions to ensure guests receive excellent service. As a company dedicated to creating memorable experiences through excellent service and attention to detail, they employ a team of professionals focused on maintaining high standards of hospitality and customer satisfaction. The company operates in the food and beverage segment of the hospitality industry and has developed a robust presence in providing bar services for private and corporate events, weddings, and special gatherings.

The employment type for this position is part-time, and this role offers an hourly wage of $17.00 plus tips, providing a great opportunity for individuals seeking flexible work schedules with additional earning potential through gratuities. Benefits for part-time employees include access to a 401(k) savings plan along with company matching contributions, helping employees plan for their future financial security.

The Catering Barback is a crucial support role within the catering team responsible for the preparation and maintenance of bar areas before and during catered events. This role demands a hands-on approach to setting up bars according to detailed event orders, ensuring all equipment, beverage inventory, and associated products are properly received, stored, and organized. The individual in this role collaborates closely with bartenders and management to ensure the smooth flow of beverage service throughout various events. Key responsibilities include transporting beverages such as beer, wine, liquor, garnishes, ice, and mixers to the bar stations, stocking bars efficiently, and restocking during events as needed.

Attention to detail is essential, particularly in maintaining cleanliness and safe work environments, following company policies, and completing accurate transfer paperwork when restocking items. This also includes an important role in monitoring guest activity related to beverage consumption to ensure compliance with legal age requirements and company policies, including the responsible serving of alcoholic beverages by assisting bartenders when required.

The role also requires excellent communication skills to interact respectfully with guests, co-workers, and management staff. Adaptability and the ability to handle changing priorities during events are important soft skills, as is a willingness to learn about various beverage products including beer, wine, and liquor, often through formal training when available.

Overall, this role is ideal for someone energetic and detail-oriented who enjoys working in a dynamic environment with a team-oriented culture. The position demands a flexible availability that matches the event-based nature of the work, often involving evenings and weekend shifts. The Catering Barback position offers valuable experience in the hospitality field and serves as a vital link in ensuring successful catered event operations that leave guests satisfied and coming back for more.