What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barback position at Carbone's Kitchen?
Pay: $8.38 per hour plus gratuity
Job Description:
A barback is a hospitality staff member responsible for supporting bartenders by maintaining a clean and well-stocked bar area, including restocking liquor, beer, ice, garnishes, glassware, and other supplies, ensuring bartenders have everything they need to serve customers efficiently, while also assisting with opening and closing procedures and performing general cleaning tasks; often seen as an entry-level position to become a bartender.
Job Duties:
- Stocking supplies: Regularly refilling liquor bottles, beer kegs, ice, garnishes, napkins, straws, and other bar items.
- Glassware maintenance: Washing, drying, and polishing glasses
- Cleaning and organization: Wiping down counters, cleaning spills, sweeping floors, removing trash, and maintaining a tidy bar area
- Opening and closing duties: Setting up the bar at the start of service, including prepping garnishes, and breaking down the bar at the end of the shift
- Assisting bartenders: Taking orders when necessary, delivering food to tables, and assisting with customer requests
- Inventory management: Rotating stock to ensure freshness, checking inventory levels, and notifying management when supplies are low
- Following sanitation standards: Properly cleaning and sanitizing all bar equipment and surfaces
- Basic customer interaction: Answering simple customer questions and providing friendly service
Skills and qualities needed for a barback role:
- Physical stamina: Ability to lift heavy items like kegs and cases of liquor
- Attention to detail: Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organization
- Multitasking ability: Juggling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with bartenders and other staff members
- Basic beverage knowledge: Familiarity with different types of liquor, beer, and cocktails
- Positive attitude and customer service skills: Engaging with customers in a friendly and professional manner
Job Type: Part-time
Shift:
- Evening shift
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $8