Barback

About the role

The barback ensures that the bar is set and maintained so that the bar team members have everything they need to run an effective operation, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the outlet, running food, set-up, and breakdown of the bar. The barback must be knowledgeable about menu items, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations.
• Display honesty and integrity.
• Build strong partnerships with other bar team members.
• Prepare mixers, cut fruit, receive requisitions, check par levels, refill mixers, get ice, run food, and collect and dispose of garbage.
• Set-up and breakdown the bar.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.
• Ensure the bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Keep the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Maintain records and report levels of usage to assist in the reordering process and ensure that delivered items are stored properly.

Requirements

• Minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Knowledge of menu items, including beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle tense situations with coworkers and customers calmly and rationally.
• Ability to meet physical and scheduling demands of the position, including walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods and working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• One to two (1-2) years of bar experience or equivalent.

Pay

$11.35/hour + Tips