What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barback position at Flora-Bama?
Job Summary:
The bar staff plays a crucial role and sets the tone of how the guest’s experience will play out. It is the responsibility of the Barback to prepare the bar for the beginning of the shift as well as ensure the bar remains fully stocked for the Bartender to work efficiently which will increase the overall guest satisfaction. Below are the tasks that each Barback must perform daily to ensure the success of daily operations behind the bar.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to prioritize the tasks that need to be accomplished to make the process easier and more efficient.
- Attending to the assembly of the frozen drink machines behind the bar as well as the preparation of the drink mixes and continuous filling of the machines.
- Taking an overall inventory of all of the beer, liquor, wine, mixers, paper goods, garnishes, and miscellaneous bar supplies and making sure the bar is fully stocked to the par levels.
- Ensure the bar and all-encompassing elements are thoroughly cleaned before and after the shift. This includes cups, bottles, and bar tools. Be fully aware of all food safety regulations and maintain a clean working space.
- Anticipate the needs of the Bartender and maintain supply throughout lunch/dinner service.
- Maintaining cleanliness of the bar and its surrounding areas including emptying trash cans and clearing tables.
- Build a genuine rapport with customers to gain their trust and a new loyal customer.
- Maintain open communication with the Bartender to ensure the bar is stocked before the shift and remains stocked throughout the shift.
- Support and communicate with the management team and other departments if there is a problem with bar supplies or bar equipment.
- Compliance with all local, state, and federal liquor laws.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a positive and engaging personality.
- Time management abilities and the skill set to efficiently multi-task in a busy environment. Detail-oriented and observant of all elements related to the bar.
- Constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, and standing up to 8 consecutive hours and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders and the ability to lift 25 lbs.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Prior bartending/ barback/ drink mixology/ barkeep experience is a plus.
- Willingness to work at peak hours, which may include evenings, holidays, and weekends.
- The ability to work in a warm/hot environment.
