Barback - Luke's 32 Bridge

Assists Bartenders with opening and closing duties, maintains clean bars, and ensures stocking of silverware, glassware, and dishes for a high-volume restaurant and/or nightlife bar. Delivers superior guest service while working efficiently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest inquiries and requests courteously and professionally
• Maintain line of sight and atmosphere control by circulating through the work area
• Keep bar top clean and free of dirty glasses, ashtrays, and trash throughout the shift
• Ensure back bar is clean and organized
• Complete nightly, weekly, and opening/running/closing duties
• Maintain opening/closing liquor, beer, wine, and consumables par levels
• Ensure proper rotation of all liquor, beer, wine, and consumable items
• Clean spills and waste immediately; sweep and mop as needed
• Place all trash in proper receptacles
• Assist with loading/unloading equipment, such as boxes, food, and beverage products
• Report any stock shortages and ensure all stocking is complete
• Polish and wash glassware throughout the shift; prepare mixes and garnishes
• Monitor and recognize intoxicated or disruptive guests and report to management
• Comply with all safety, health, and liquor laws, as well as company policies
• Report incidents of theft, vandalism, violations, or guest complaints
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Leadership Qualities

• Accountability
• Adherence to policy
• Appearance
• Attitude
• Dependability
• Development
• Guest satisfaction
• Job skills knowledge
• Judgment
• Productivity
• Punctuality
• Quality of work
• Teamwork
• Working relationships
• Written and verbal communication

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• 21+ years of age
• Possession of or ability to obtain all state-required work cards
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to company standards
• Knowledge of basic bar and restaurant operations, liquor, beer, and wine brand names
• Knowledge of drink recipes and proper garnish, cutting, and presentation
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 20 pounds
• Ability to perform tasks while bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor areas, including high/low temperatures, noise, and small spaces
• Work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to second-hand smoke, excessive noise, and flashing/strobe lights

Schedule

• Work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Schedule may exceed 30 hours per week, including overtime as approved by management