Barback - SEASONAL

Barback

The Food & Beverage department is responsible for providing exceptional dining experiences and food and beverage services through our restaurants, Tiki bar, and in-room dining outlets.

Job Summary: The Barback creates an enjoyable experience for our guests while assisting the bartender in the service of beverages in a courteous and timely manner. The Barback is responsible for the daily set-up and maintenance of the bar so that the bartender is equipped to run an efficient operation. This is a seasonal position starting mid May and ending mid September.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for setting up for service before the shift starts, preparing garnishes, filling ice bins, and stocking the bar and kegs.
• Ensures all guest contact is professional, friendly, and courteous, maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction; maintains eye contact, smiles, and engages in polite conversation if time permits.
• Maintains an attractive bar, cleaning and sanitizing shelves, mixers, blenders, and soda guns daily.
• Effectively communicates food and beverage menus in an informative and friendly manner.
• May assist in preparing beverages for servers and guests.
• Ensures that guests are served alcohol in accordance to government and company regulations.
• Checks guest identification for the purchase of alcohol.
• Accurately prepares itemized checks and handles cash/credit transactions.
• Cleans, stocks, and maintains the workstations throughout the shift.
• Performs related duties as requested by a manager at any time.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Must be able to obtain and retain an ABC License with the town of Long Branch.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience as a barback or in a similar position preferred.
• Knowledge of Micros preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local liquor laws.
• Requires knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits as well as their preparation and presentation.
• Must be friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and staff verbally and in written form.
• Alcohol Awareness Certification (TIPS Training), CPR and Food Handlers certification a plus.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Qualifications:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

In accordance with New Jersey State Legislature (New Jersey Legislature Bill S2310 Sca (1R)) which requires private employers with ten (10) or more employees to include a range of pay for all advertised jobs, promotion, or transfer opportunities. This position pays $6.50/hr plus tips dependent on experience.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.