Job Title: Bar Back

Reports to: Department Manager

Salary/Grade Level: $9.00/hr + tips

Revision Date: January 11, 2019

Primary Objective of Position:

Assist bartenders to ensure guests receive an exceptional experience; ensure bars are fully stocked with all items of service; clean and polish glassware; retrieve glassware/plateware from collection areas and empty tables; maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety of beverage service and storage (bars, walk in’s, dry storage, ice machine, bullpen, etc.) areas; organize and properly dispose of compost, recycling, and trash while maintaining clean equipment and facilities.

Essential Functions:

• • Ensures bars are fully stocked with all items of service.

• • Cleans glassware to company standards and retrieves dirty glassware from collection areas and empty tables.

• • Ensures that all beer, wine, and cocktails are served according to company standards.

• • Assesses guest demeanor and identifies when behavior should be called to the attention of a bartender or manager.

• • Ensures a clean and well-stocked bar.

• • Updates beer, wine, and cocktail menus and signage to reflect any changes and informs manager and team.

• • Informs manager of any issues relating to draft system.

• • Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties.

• • Ensures work area, walk in, restrooms, drink areas, and tables are clean, sanitized, free of clutter, stocked, and in good working order.   

• • Cleans, stocks, and manages merchandise area and helps guests with any purchase needs.

• • Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.

• • Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictate.

• • Displays a favorable image of company at all times.

• • Complies with company uniform and health department requirements to ensure safe food practices.

• • Performs calmly and effectively under pressure.

• • Communicates clearly with guests and team members to provide exceptional service.

• Performs other duties as required or requested

Qualification Standards:

• • Walks/stands 100% of shift.

• • Works indoors and outdoors.

• • Reaches, bends, stoops, lifts, carries, and wipes frequently.

• • Lifts up to 85lbs. as individual, team lift up to 170lbs. several times per shift.

• • Ability to clearly verbalize and respond to guest.

• • Ability to read and write English.

• Frequent immersion of hands in water and use of chemical cleaners and sanitizers.

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