Barback

Job Description

Job Description

Barbacks are responsible for preparing garnishes, restocking and assisting the bartenders with anything else needed to set up the bar, including at times, preparing beverages for guests according to the recipe, as well as serving food for guests that dine in the bar area.   A friendly, accommodating demeanor, as well as an ability to multitask, are essential for success in this position.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve beverages to guests according to recipes 

• Stock/restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and supplies

• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends

• Effectively service a full bar top and service  station,

• Safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip

• Ability to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquids

• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and blenders

• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction

• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment

• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels

• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs

• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile

• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy

• Safely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks and soda dispensers

• Manually wash and sanitize glassware using a three compartment sink

• Account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory

• Responsible for the security and reconciliation of the bar cash drawer

• Ability to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to over serve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated