What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barback - Shark Bar position at Kansas City Live!?
Retro Surf... Retro Dance... Retro Cool...The home of the endless summer brings you the endless party. From frosty cool rum runners and piña coladas to Shark Bar's signature beach pail punch, pick your libation to unwind and hit the beach. The beach heats up with the greatest retro dance music this side of the North Shore. Kick back on the deck and hit the surf; it's the perfect party.
Barback Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Show that you are an energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism.
- Perform basic prep work behind the bar: refilling ice bins, restocking beer/liquor, cutting garnishes.
- Change empty kegs in keg room, including moving full kegs of beer.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment by cleaning up spills and emptying trash cans.
- Organizes bar and drink ware.
- Clear and clean bar in a timely manner.
- Perform more than one task at a time.
- Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
- Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
- Complete all side work as assigned.
Barback Qualifications
- Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
- Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
- Must be at least age 18 or older, depending on state regulations.
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
- Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
The Barback position requires the ability to perform the following:
- Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 200 pounds (kegs, ice, glasses, trays, etc.)
- Move about the facility efficiently and safely.
- Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
- Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling
- Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.
