What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barback position at Seagate Hospitality Group?
Position Summary:
The Barback is responsible for ensuring that the bar is set and maintained so that the bar staff is equipped to run an effective operation. Duties include preparing juices and garnishes, restocking coolers and storage areas, maintaining cleanliness of the bar area, delivering food to bar guests, and set up and break down of bar. Must be pleasant, conscientious and professional with good knowledge of alcoholic beverage selections and garnish techniques. Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, and ensure smooth service operations and quality service.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following):
- Perform set up duties as requested to include side stations, storage areas and food staging areas
- Perform general cleaning tasks utilizing cleaning to adhere to health and safety standards
- Fold napkins for meal periods to maintain an adequate supply
- Clean unexpected spills and execute special guest requests
- Operate as a member of the team, helping others and requesting help as needed
- Responsible for setup and break down of bar
- Responsible for changing out and proper storage of liquor and beer kegs
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
- Professional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests, staff and management
- Knowledge, understanding and compliance of policies and procedures, daily memorandums and other instruction
- High School education or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch
- Must use hands to reach, grasp, handle, pull and push
- Must have good near and far vision
- Must be able to hear, talk, smell