Barback

Job description

The Barback assists bartenders with essential support in maintaining a well-stocked, clean, and efficient bar environment. The role is key in ensuring a positive guest experience by preparing and restocking supplies, maintaining bar cleanliness, and providing prompt support to bartenders during busy service times. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Stocking & Restocking**: Maintain a fully stocked bar by ensuring supplies like glassware, ice, garnishes, mixers, and alcohol are readily available throughout service. Restock items quickly as they deplete. - **Preparation & Setup**: Assist in setting up the bar at the start of the shift, including organizing equipment, arranging supplies, and preparing garnishes and other essentials. - **Cleaning & Maintenance**: Keep the bar area, equipment, and storage areas clean, sanitized, and organized throughout the shift. This includes wiping down surfaces, washing and drying glassware, and sweeping/mopping floors as needed. - **Assisting Bartenders**: Support bartenders by fetching and delivering drinks, ingredients, and supplies quickly. Help with simple drink preparation tasks as directed by the bartender. - **Inventory Management**: Monitor and manage inventory levels, reporting shortages to bartenders or the bar manager to prevent service interruptions. - **Customer Service Support**: Engage with customers courteously and professionally if approached, helping create a welcoming environment while directing any specific orders or requests to the bartender. - **Adherence to Health and Safety Standards**: Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations to maintain a clean and safe work environment, including proper handling and storage of all bar equipment and ingredients. - **End-of-Shift Responsibilities**: Assist with closing duties by cleaning, organizing, and restocking the bar for the next day’s service. **Qualifications:** - **Experience**: Previous experience in a bar or restaurant setting is preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided. - **Skills**: - Strong multitasking abilities and quick problem-solving. - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills. - Basic knowledge of bar equipment, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is a plus. - **Physical Requirements**: - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and handle physically demanding tasks. - Must be comfortable working in a noisy, busy environment. The hourly pay rate for this role is USD $ 8.00-$11.00 plus gratuities.