What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barback position at SDCM?
Barback
The newly reimagined Whaling Bar (opened Spring 2024) is looking for a Barback to join the team.
This is not your run-of-the-mill Barback position but more of Bartender apprenticeship, so we are looking for candidates with bartender aspirations. The Whaling Bar is a combination of fine-dining level food and service combined with a cocktail program on par with the finest speakeasy, so we need a reliable team-oriented person who is also excited to learn the skills, techniques, and knowledge necessary to someday be an exceptional bartender.
Barback’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Keep the bar stocked with liquor, syrups, glasses, napkins, and all other necessary items before, during and at the end of service hours.
- Constantly keeping up with clean glassware and polishing.
- Prepare garnishes, refill ice wells, change beer kegs and restock napkins and straws.
- Make syrups and batches by method of cooking and vacuum sealing. Detailed, intricate recipes and methods to follow. Recording pars and consistently keeping up with spreadsheets.
- Clean up spills, remove the glassware and organize the counter. Greet, refill water for guests and reset mise en place. Keep the bar area neat and clean.
- Handle emergency situations like cleaning up broken glasses and clearing up clogged drains.
- Occasionally, pour beer or wine for guests when asked by a manager.
- Ordering produce, garnish, N/A, purees, syrups at the end of each night according to pars without over / under ordering.
- Available to work 8 or more hours on your feet with occasional heavy lifting, and constant side work.
Our employees receive competitive salaries and hourly rates. We offer company wide restaurant discounts. The Whaling Bar promotes from within and each team-member will work closely with award-winning chefs and leading beverage directors. Our company sincerely values a proper work-life balance, offering the accommodations and flexibility our workforce community requires. The Whaling Bar is committed to maintaining our diverse and inclusive workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Pay is $16.85 plus tips
Salary : $17
