550 Madison
Hospitality
Barback
“Barback at 550 Madison. Skills: Serving beverages, Setting customers with flatware, Serving and clearing food, Maintaining the bar, Stocking the bar. Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of the bar. Ensures the bar is well-stocked with glasses, coasters, napkins, straws, ice, liquor, wine, and beer”
Industry & Context.
Must be of legal age to serve alcohol, Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English, Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone, Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment, Ability to under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress, Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards, Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required), Must be of legal age to serve alcohol, Ability to execute steps of service in adherence with company policy
Nice to Have
Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy, Certification for responsible alcohol service or ability to obtain within 6 months
What You'll Do.
Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of the bar
Ensures the bar is well-stocked with glasses
Cleans and organizes all bar storage areas including the liquor room and all prep areas
Greets all customers who visit the bar or enter the restaurant’s dining area
Organizes and shelves beer and liquor deliveries
Provides service to all customers in the bar and lounge area and attends to customer needs
Serves food and beverage items at the direction of bartenders
Takes orders from customers and ensures 100% accuracy when entering orders into the system
Clears and marks customers with correct flatware prior to each course
Properly rotates products and ensures perishable items are labeled
Maintains responsible service of alcohol to all customers including checking identification for proof of age
Maintains inventory levels for all liquor
and bar items for service to customers
Maintains the appearance of the bar and lounge at all times while adhering to safety and health standards set forth by the Local Department of Health
Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of bar area and restocking the bar for the next shift
Performs inventory at the direction of the Bar Manager
Updates knowledge and skills continuously by participating in staff training opportunities
Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management
Responsible for training new employees as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Barbacks and Bartenders work as a team to ensure warm and accommodating service at their bar; Excellent communication with management and teammates
Communication Scope
Communicates information effectively and efficiently; Excellent communication with management and teammates
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