Description:
Barback Job Responsibilities:
The day-to-day activities of a barback will vary by establishment, but they typically include:
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Restocking liquor bottles and changing kegs.
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Learning cocktail recipes and other menu items.
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Cleaning bar and table surfaces throughout the shift.
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Wiping down chairs, railings, and other high-touch surfaces.
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Removing and disposing of bags from trash receptacles in and around the bar area.
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Removing used glassware are other utensils from customers’ table during their stay.
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Sweeping and mopping in and around bar service areas and customer common areas.
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Answering customer questions and routing customer complaints to the appropriate staff member.
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Assisting bartenders with taking customer orders and processing orders in the point-of-sale system during peak business hours.
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Stocking bar items such as glassware, straws, toothpicks, napkins, garnishes, ice, towels, and cleaning supplies (this may include restocking for bar opening or closing).
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Ensuring that taps, coolers, and other appliances like blenders or coffee makers are working properly; troubleshooting simple malfunctions as needed.
Requirements:
Barback Qualifications/Skills:
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High-school graduate with basic math and computer skills
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Ability to lift heavy items (20 pounds or more)
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Walking and standing for extended period of times (over an hour)
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Team player who coordinates well with others
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Ability to work under pressure in a high-paced environment
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Punctual
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Basic knowledge of beer, liquors, and flavor profiles
