Barback

Summary:

The Barback is responsible for supporting the bartender and other staff members. They help with opening and closing duties, prepare and serve drinks, stock items, assist in the reordering process, and perform minor repairs.

Responsibilities:

● Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.

● Ensuring the bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.

● Checking taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs, or changing out kegs, if needed.

● Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.

● Learning about menu items and memorizing cocktail recipes.

● Taking orders, preparing drinks, bussing tables, opening tabs, and processing payments especially during peak hours.

● Speaking to customers, answering questions, handling complaints.

● Maintain records and report levels of usage to assist in the reordering process and ensure that delivered items are stored properly.

Must Haves:

The ideal candidate must have strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle tense situations with coworkers and customers calmly and rationally. This person also must have Knowledge of menu items, including beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors.