Overview
Barbacks function as part of a team and may need to handle customer service requests. Having good communication and interpersonal skills is essential to fulfilling the needs of team members and guests.
Effective communicators should practice active listening and respond efficiently to demands. Additionally, barbacks should maintain a friendly and professional demeanor with guests and team members.
Keeping up with the demands of a busy shift requires multitasking skills. Barbacks must keep up with tasks both behind the bar and on the floor, so knowing how to manage multiple responsibilities at the same time is essential to succeeding in this position.
Barbacks need to pay attention to the needs of their coworkers and patrons. They are responsible for identifying and responding to their environment and the people within it. They should know their station so they can restock materials, step in to provide support and clear messes as needed.
Working as a barback can be a physically challenging job. It may involve lifting and moving heavy objects, as well as working on your feet for hours at a time. Being able to navigate crowded spaces while carrying heavy objects or balancing stacks of plates and glasses are essential skills in this position.
Ability in to work in a fast paced environment, may face high social and physical demands. Ability to work evenings, nights weekends and holidays.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $12.00.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
Responsibilities
- Keep the bar stocked with liquor, syrups, glasses, napkins and all other necessary items before and during service hours using transfer forms and stand sheets.
- Refill ice wells, change beer kegs and restock napkins and straws.
- Clean up the spills, remove the glassware and organize stock.
- Keep the bar area neat and clean.
- Coordinate with managers, kitchen staff and security personnel to ensure efficient service to customers.
- Before service: Barbacks may arrive early to organize liquor shelves and to prepare juices, mixers and garnishes. They also stock glasses, napkins, straws, toothpicks and other counter items.
- During service: They monitor and replenish supplies such as liquor and bar items. Stock glasses, tools and mixing equipment.. Additionally, they assist bartenders with tasks and customers with questions, requests and concerns.
- After service: Barbacks help with breaking down the bar after service. Breaking the bar down includes cleaning counters, proper storage of supplies and serving equipment. Barbacks take out the trash or recycling, sweep and mop, appropriately handle and store stock and restock the bar for the following shift.
- Barbacks must work efficiently and be responsive to the needs of the staff they support as well as their customers.
Qualifications
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Endurance
- High School Diploma
- At Least 18 Years of Age
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