Barback

Job Details

Barback

Position Summary

The barback is responsible for stocking and restocking all bar supplies while maintaining an organized bar area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Properly sets up the bar stations, prepares and restocks garnishes, as directed by management.
• Responsible for keeping all liquor displays and shelving organized and maintaining par levels.
• Cleaning counters and furniture, cleaning glasses, running food, clearing plates, taking out trash, unclogging sinks, etc.
• Keep the bar and storage area neat and organized.
• Removing and emptying trash along with recycling.
• Ensures bar is well stocked and full, duties may include refilling ice wells, stocks glasses and straws, replenishes liquor bottles, restocks beers, and other beverages.
• Putting away shipments of liquor and beer in designated areas.
• Tracking opening and closing inventory levels.
• Performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures.
• Maintain and ensure the overall cleanliness and safety of work area/assigned station and the establishment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for an extended period of time. 
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 40 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. 
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment, including, but not limited to, cutlery used in the cutting of fruit for garnishes.

Skills/Experience

• Six (6) months previous bar, restaurant, or hotel experience.
• Excellent listener and communicator.
• Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.
• Team player and able to anticipate others’ needs.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays when required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.