Barback

Description

Job Purpose

Supporting bar staff to maintain a clean and well supplied bar while interacting with guests and maintaining a safe and professional environment

Qualifications

• Able to take direction from bar staff
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal English language instructions.
• Validated in server and dishwashing procedures.
• Ability to operate dishwashing equipment and handle hot glassware from dish machines throughout shift.
• Ability to use Micros point of sale equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining company standards

License Requirements

Must be able to obtain license by R.I. Department of Business Regulation

Essential Job Functions

• Promptly informs immediate supervisor of all matters of significance and takes corrective action as necessary or directed.
• Complies with direction of supervisor or bar staff and suggests viable courses of action.
• Contributes to a professional and harmonious workplace that maximizes employee morale, productivity and effectiveness.
• Works well with a diverse FOH and BOH staff of up to 40 people per shift.
• Responds positively and resourcefully to all customer requests and special instructions so as to insure memorable guest experiences.
• Presents a positive image of company at all times. Interacts with the vendors and the public so as to increase the appreciation of the company and the brand in the marketplace.
• Attends daily shift meetings and other staff meetings to receive information and direction.
• Greets and establishes rapport with guests. Interacts with staff and guests in a friendly manner so as to create loyalty. Listens to their concerns so as to provide effective resolution.
• Efficiently washes all glassware in automatic dish washing machines.
• Stores and handles glassware in a safe and sanitary manner.

• Ensures proper storing, preparing of all bar supplies.
• Knowledge of the draft beer system in order to keep the bar supplied and to ensure the proper draft is connected to the right tap.
• Ensures a safe working environment through proper sanitation and continual cleaning of the bar.
• Proper security procedures are fully enforced.
• Properly handles and disposes of all trash.
• Follows daily checklists and production pars.
• Helps prepare all bar garnishes and drink ingredients.
• Sets up stocks and break down bar stations following company procedures.
• Completes all assigned cleaning duties.
• Complies with direction and instructions from managers, supervisors and bartenders.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Constantly respond to visual and oral signals.
• Ability to frequently push or pull 100 lbs.
• Ability to frequently lift 100 lbs. (including ice buckets)
• Ability to continually stand or walk.
• Frequent flexibility to reach above head and below knees, bend at knees or waist and twist, and ability to stand and maneuver in a confined area.
• Ability to work in hot or cold environment.
• Physical dexterity to stock products, lift boxes and kegs of beer, clean and wipe bar.
• Handle a knife to cut fruit.
• Ability to tolerate area's containing secondary smoke.
• Constantly provide World Class Guest Service

Working Conditions

• Mostly indoors and generally climate-controlled environment, occasionally outdoors
• Noise, smoke, and odors
• Working with others and independently

*Barbacks may be assigned other duties dependent on their work placement (VIP, Wicked Good, Fred & Steve’s etc.)