Barback - The Rooftop

Who We Are

The Rooftop is seeking highly motivated, energetic Barbacks with a desire to assist our Bartenders in creating memorable experiences for our guests.

What We Have To Offer

• Location: Located at 19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401, The Vendue is in the heart of Charleston’s French Quarter and Art District.
• Steps away from Waterfront Park, Charleston City Market, and Rainbow Row, along with other historic attractions, shopping, and dining.
• Hourly Pay: $11.50 per hour plus generous tips. Average $18-22 per hour with tips.
• Part-time positions available.
• Benefits:
• A culture that values curiosity, boldness, intentionality, and delight!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
• Earned wage access through PayActiv - access your earned wages before payday!
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Short & Long Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%.
• Referral program & Employee Assistance Program & Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels and restaurants.

Job Requirements

• Education & Experience:
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in food and beverage preferred.
• Skills:
• Commitment to guest satisfaction and service excellence.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure, be calm, organized, self-motivated, and work well with others.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English in order to follow directions, and procedures, and communicate with the team.
• Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal supervision.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Keeping the bar area loaded by stocking ice, juice, liquor, beer, and wine; cutting fruit and garnishes for drinks; and bringing out clean glassware.
• Ensuring cleanliness by collecting dirty glasses, wiping down bar counter, polishing glassware, bussing tables, keeping storage areas clean and organized, and putting away product orders in designated areas.
• Running food as necessary.
• Assisting Bartenders primarily and Servers as necessary.

Other Tasks

Note that this is not an inclusive list and team members are at times asked to assist with other tasks to best serve the business. Other tasks may be assigned by The Rooftop General Manager or other managers.

Working Conditions

• Equipment To Be Used: Dishwasher, Micros POS, Coffee Machine, CO2 Compressor, Soda Gun.
• Physical & Mental Requirements: Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance with the ability to work a flexible schedule which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays when business requires.
• Frequent standing for long periods of time.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to reach and handle.
• Frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to handle equipment and utensils.
• Ability to transport up to 125 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing and sometimes stressful work environment.

Work Environment

• High guest interaction, involving varying conditions and circumstances with guests, team members, and managers.
• Fast-paced; high volume; team-oriented.
• Outside with some covered areas in variable and changing weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

• To learn more, visit thevendue.com.
• To learn more about The Rooftop, visit rooftopcharleston.com.