Barback

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview
The Bourbon Group consists of four exceptional restaurants in the heart of Salt Lake City - Whiskey Street, White Horse, Bourbon House, and Franklin Ave
The Bourbon Group offers a fast-paced, hip environment, with the potential of making the best tips in SLC.
Here at The Bourbon Group, we’re passionate about great food and great whiskey!

Job Summary
The Bourbon Group, one of Salt Lake City’s most beloved brands, is currently seeking Barbacks to join our downtown teams!

Our mission is to help our guests by curating a dine-in experience that brings people together around the table to enjoy great cuisine and cocktails featuring some of the largest spirits collections in the country.

Our menu highlights our craft kitchen items, prepared using locally sourced ingredients. We also feature a full bar that includes an impressive selection of wine and craft beers.

We are looking for team members that are hardworking, unique, bring a warm, personal, and thoughtful approach to hospitality, and find joy in actively serving their team and guests. We have a high standard for our product and service and expect our team to constantly raise the bar and be proud of The Bourbon Group brand.

The Bourbon Group Barback position is committed to creating an exceptional dining experience for every guest.  Barbacks should be warm and welcoming promoting a comfortable drinking and dining environment. Barbacks are always on time and prepared for their shift.  They go out of their way to please the guest and are never inconvenienced by special requests.  Barbacks must communicate clearly with diners to meet their needs and display extensive knowledge of the menu and products. The Barback is expected to promote teamwork by cooperating with management and collaborating whenever possible with other team members.

Responsibilities  

• Follows all policies and procedures
• Completes all assigned opening, running, closing duties and side work
• On-time and attends all shift meetings
• Follows all health and alcohol beverage service standards 
• Support Bartenders by helping them be efficient in their jobs
• Stock items
• Wash and polish glassware
• Maintain a working knowledge of food and drink menu items, promotions, ingredients, and prep time=
• Delivering food and beverages 
• Maintain a clean workspace, adhering to food safety sanitation and safety guidelines
• Clear and sanitizing tables
• Ensuring that all guests leave happy

Qualifications

• Current Utah Food Handler and DABC Certifications are required within 30 days of hire
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellence guest relations skills
• High guest satisfaction expectations and focus

Benefits/Perks

• Bourbon Group offers medical, dental, and vision benefits to all of our full-time (30+ hours/week) Team Members.  The Bourbon Group pays 65% of medical for qualified Team Members. Eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. 
• Perks: Team Members receive 50% off meals on and off shift.  This discount extends to 3 guests when dining off duty.  Discount is available at all our locations. 
• Growth Opportunities: The Bourbon Group is a growing local company.  We are always looking for Team Members who have a passion for our brands and want to grow with us!
• Paid Vacation: Management receives two weeks of paid vacation per year. Vacation increases to three weeks following 5 years of employment.