Bar Back

Barbacks serve patrons by acting as the main support to the bar team by stocking and prepping necessary bar mise en place, keeping the bar clean and stocked, assisting with water and bread service, and guest mise en place, adhering to sanitation and safety policies, clearing and cleaning bar, chairs, and environment. Barbacks play an integral role in ensuring our Guests have exceptional bar and/or dining experiences. At all times, Barbacks are expected to be attentive to our Guests’ needs, making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. The right person will be passionate about food, beverage, and service and thoroughly enjoy creating excellent experiences for our Guests. The ideal candidate will have a friendly, outgoing disposition and previous experience working as a Barback in a bustling, fast‑paced restaurant setting. Barback shifts may be breakfast, lunch, or dinner; and will include weekends and holidays. 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 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, cleaning soiled glassware, and cleaning bar surfaces and equipment. Speaking to customers, answering questions, handling complaints by involving bartenders and/or managers as necessary. Maintaining records and reporting usage levels to assist in reordering process and ensuring that delivered items are stored properly. Preparing the bar for patrons by assisting with setting and detailing bar, preparing waters, sanitation stations, napkins, service plates, glassware, and utensils. Maintaining bar diners by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs. Informing Guests of basic information about offerings at the restaurant or other bar‑lab venues on property and/or locally. Protecting establishment and patrons by adhering to all bar‑lab policies and procedures, sanitation standards, safety and alcohol control policies. Knowing all table and position numbers. Assisting bartenders and Guests with bread and water service. Communicating clearly any additional orders or needs the Guests may have to bartender or manager. Delivering used dishes and utensils to the kitchen for cleaning. Contributing to team effort by assisting other staff as time allows. Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by manager. Filling in for absent staff as needed. Assisting with special events as needed. Adhering to grooming and appearance standards consistently. Promptly addressing Guest service issues and referring to management when necessary. Answering additional requests made by management to maintain flow of service, Guest experience, and/or restaurant cleanliness. Qualifications Previous restaurant experience required. Physically able to carry 35 pounds; able to stand, bend, and move throughout shift. Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks. Works well and efficiently under pressure. Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of staff and management. Bar Back Top Skills & Proficiencies Dedication to Guest experience. Self‑motivated. High Energy. Attention to Detail. Flexibility. Teamwork. Thoroughness. Professionalism. Cleanliness - personal and spatial. #J-18808-Ljbffr LiLLiStar