Bar Apprentice
About The Position
Bar Apprentices are responsible for greeting guests, mixing and serving drinks, and maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area. This role assists bartenders by providing breaks and producing drinks for cocktail servers. The Bar Apprentice will prepare batches, juices, garnishes, and infusions, restock the bar with proper inventory levels, and refill liquor bottles, juices, and ice bins during service. They will maintain a neat and orderly bar and storage area, perform bussing responsibilities such as clearing empty cups and trash, and maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the bar. Additional duties include assisting with maintenance at the bar, cleaning up spills, assisting with back of house liquor re-stocking, keeping the beverage cooler clean and organized, and washing and polishing glassware during service. The role also involves following all opening and closing procedures and ensuring duties are performed in accordance with departmental and company policies.
Requirements
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- In some instances, the entire shift
- Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print)
- Ability to lift at least but not limited to 50 pounds and if more must be with assistance
- Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects)
- Ability to move quickly turning from left to right or right to left
- Flexibility in the wrist to scoop, twist, push, pull, lift, and bend
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
- Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° F
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience as a bar back or busser preferred
- Legal age to serve alcoholic beverages
- Fine dining experience
- Able to provide any work cards required for position
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of spirits, beer, and wine
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and clean
- Must have a flexible schedule (may be required to work late shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed)
- Must be able to multitask and work efficiently on a daily basis
- Excellent customer service skills
- Team player and great communication skills
- Tam, health, and non-gaming card if applicable
- Ability to be flexible and to perform multiple tasks effectively
- Friendly, open disposition and professional presentation
Responsibilities
- Prepare batches, juices, garnishes, infusions and syrups
- Restock the bar and maintain proper inventory levels
- Refill liquor bottles, juices and ice bins during service
- Keep bar and storage of the establishment neat, tidy and orderly
- Assist Bartenders during rush hours
- Perform bussing responsibilities such as clearing empty cups and trash from bar top and high tops
- Maintain overall appearance and cleanliness of bar (i.e. wipe down surfaces, push chairs and stools in, arrange drink menus)
- Help maintenance at the bar such as water levels, clearing, marking etc.
- Perform clean-ups of spills or other customer accidents as needed
- Assist with back of house liquor re-stocking
- Keep beverage cooler clean and organized
- Wash and polish glassware during service
- Follow all opening and closing procedures during each shift
- Ensure duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and company policies, practices, and standard operating procedures
- Able to understand and comply with all safety regulations and rules
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
