About This Role
Being a Barback at Bourbon & Bones Lounge involves supporting bartenders, ensuring a delightful bar dining experience for guests, and maintaining inventory and bar supplies. This role suits an attentive individual who can assist guests when the bartender is busy.
Responsibilities
- Support bartenders by replenishing supplies such as ice, garnishes, and glassware in a timely manner
- Prepare the bar area for service, including cleaning and polishing glassware, restocking drink ingredients, and arranging bar tools and equipment
- Ensure proper cleaning and storage of all items after service
- Regularly clean and organize the bar area, including counters, floors, shelves, and equipment
- Ensure all surfaces and utensils meet hygiene standards
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate with the bar manager or supervisor to ensure an adequate supply of beverages, ingredients, and supplies
- Retrieve items from storage areas as needed
- Assist bartenders in serving customers by taking orders, delivering drinks, and providing exceptional customer service
- Respond to customer inquiries and requests promptly and courteously
- Collaborate with bartenders to prepare and serve specialty cocktails
- Operate beverage equipment, such as blenders and coffee machines
- Adhere to all safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations to create a safe and responsible environment
- Report any safety hazards or incidents to the management promptly
- Work closely with bartenders, servers, and other staff members to ensure efficient communication and seamless operations during peak hours and events
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of various spirits, wines, beers, and experience crafting unique cocktails that complement the restaurant
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays
- Must have a valid Food Handlers Certification
- Must have an Alcohol Service Licensing or certification
- Ability to learn cash register software used by bar or restaurant POS (Aloha, Hot Schedule, Paylocity)
- Must be at least twenty-one years old
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a barback in a fine dining or upscale bar environment
- Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks
- Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
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