Barback

Union Assembly Bartender PositionWhether grabbing a pint before the Tiger's first pitch, late night noshing post-concert or vibing on a date night dinner… Union Assembly is it. Our signature American comfort food is carefully crafted and served by our team of friendly folks in 2.5 floors of festive Detroit bustle. Competitive pay and benefits including medical and supplemental insurance, on-demand pay, referral bonus, 401(k) and PTO!POSITION SUMMARYEnsuring cleanliness of the bar area including bar supply storage areas, preparing vacated bar space for new guests, maintain a well-stocked bar area to expedite guest service and assisting bartenders as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRemoves all dishes and other items from bar following the mealCleans and prepares bar area for new guests in accordance to the Joint's standardsPerforms opening, closing and ongoing cleaning side work as assignedAssists bartending staff by answering guest questions, pre-bussing, refilling N/A beverages etc. to ensure quality guest experienceChanging out empty kegs and maintenance of beer and returnable storageSupports bartending and waitstaff in other duties as requiredStocking and preparing bar suppliesPerforms other work-related duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)Physical stamina to lift and carry heavy items (dishes, tubs, etc.)Previous restaurant experience strongly preferredHigh energy and stamina are requiredAbility to stay calm and work efficiently under pressureAbility to prioritize job duties and manage time effectivelyStrong verbal communication skills requiredWillingness to work evenings and weekends as requiredExcellent customer service to treat patrons like familyAbility to read menus, safety documents, and other work-related documentsPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk with heavy trays/tubs (up to 50 pounds). The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific sensory abilities required by this job include sight, taste, smell, and hearing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to raw meat, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, hazardous materials, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.