About the role

Barbacks are the backbone of Bar and critical in the delivery of bar service. They provide critical support to the bar team by managing the bar product inventory, preparing all of the hand-crafted mixers, infusions, and garnishes for use in service, maintaining the cleanliness of the bar and keeping all bar tools and glassware clean and ready for service, including polishing all glassware. 

AM Barback Shift: The morning shift barback will be primarily responsible for all opening bar duties as well as the preparation of mixers, infusions, pressed juices, garnishes, etc. They will ensure that each station is filled and ready for service and that back up inventory is full, labeled, and rotated appropriately. 

PM Barback Shift: The PM Shift Barback will be primarily responsible for maintaining the bar’s product inventory; keeping all of the prep stations, well bottles, beer, juices, teas, paper goods, and glassware stocked during service. The PM Barback shift will also be responsible for all closing bar duties, including the removal of trash, proper sealing and labeling of products per health code standards, cleaning and restocking all bar glassware, tools and ensuring all products have been stocked for the next service.  

All barbacks will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the bar and for supporting bartenders with tasks needed to provide excellent service to our guests. 

What you'll do

• Respond quickly to the needs of bar staff

• Prepare all items needed for bar program

• Ensure the bar is stocked with polished glassware, garnishes and product at all times

• Stock wine, beer,  spirits,tea, coffee,  refill juices and syrups 

• Keep bar top and back bar clean throughout service, wiping any spills or discarding waste immediately

• Prepare mixes and garnishes

• Wash and polish glassware throughout shift

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a food-serving establishment 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• In-depth knowledge of alcoholic beverages  and different types of cuisines

• High level of stamina to work to work on feet for extended periods

• Food Handlers Certificate

• Responsible Beverage Service Certificate
  

• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and responsiveness 

• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol

• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments

• Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time