Are you ready to support a dynamic, high-energy bar team in a fast-paced, historic environment? At Journeyman Distillery, we believe in collaboration and face-to-face interactions to create exceptional experiences for our guests. As a Barback, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring our bartenders have everything they need to keep the drinks flowing and the atmosphere buzzing! This is not just a support position, it’s a chance to be part of something special, in a company that is passionate about whiskey, hospitality, and a shared legacy. If you're eager to learn the ropes and grow in a hard-working, fun, and supportive environment, Journeyman Distillery is the place for you!
At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.
Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:
Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
Paid Time Off – begins accruing on Day 1
401(k) with Employer Match available
Medical Insurance – 30+ hours/week
Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options – 20+ hours/week
Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
Unlimited $300 Referral Bonuses
Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
25% Employee Discount
Monthly Founders' Tour with Bill and Johanna Welter
Annual Employee Putting Competition
1 Annual Employee Holiday Party
Shoes for Crews (Affordable Footwear)
All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.
CORE VALUES GRIT
Having a positive attitude that no challenge is too great
Understanding that goals worth pursuing are never easy; that perseverance, grit, and determination are essential to success
There is no substitute for grit and putting in the time and effort. Good things will come from those efforts
10,000-hour rule. Malcolm Gladwell: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to be great
ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN
Excellence is a lifelong pursuit and mastery is an illusion
The joy is in the daily work and pursuit of excellence, not in the final destination
A focus on continual improvement and doing our best
1st CUSTOMER
Treating every customer with the mindset that they are the business’s 1st ever customer
Treating customers with authenticity, kindness, warmth, care, friendliness; engaging, helpful and willing to offer a magical experience
Clean facilities
Being available to the customer and timely responses in any capacity
This mindset extends to our vendors, suppliers, partners, and especially our fellow employees
Never take the customer or employee for granted
362 and 59:59+ We are open to our customers 362 days a year and we set an unwavering standard of serving our customers up till the last closing second 59:59+ and beyond if needed.
AMBASSADOR
Taking pride and ownership in your work
Engagement and active participation in your work and company activities
Being a positive force in the workplace; creating a culture of positivity
Extending common courtesy to self, employees, vendors, and guests
Being an evangelist and promoter of the company and brand
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
Make sure that the bar is clean before opening.
Greet all guests with an appropriate and warm greeting.
Stay customer focused and nurture an excellent customer experience.
Collect empty glasses from the bar and tables.
Always ensure there is enough clean glassware, and wash glassware regularly.
Monitor chemicals for glasswasher.
Make sure coolers are clean and organized.
Wipe down tables and bar tops.
Restock ice as needed.
Prepare fruit garnishes for cocktails and make sure that we have backups.
Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
Ensure there is always enough backup liquor behind the bar.
Collect trash and dirty towels throughout the day.
Maintain clean rags in each bartender’s station.
Comply with all food and beverage regulations.
Help the bartender with anything that he/she needs.
Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or as directed by supervisor.
Filling in for absent staff as needed.
Responsible for ensuring work area(s) are stocked with items that will be needed while on shift.
Ensure that work stations are properly refilled at the end of every shift.
Assist with special events as requested.
Handle any problems that might arise both courteously and professionally.
Consistently adhere to grooming and appearance standards set by the company.
Understand and can communicate to guests our available food and beverage products, as well as Journeyman accommodations and services.
Must have some familiarity with basic food prepping procedures and cooking methods.