BAR BACK

SF MIAMI LLC•Miami, FL

20d

About The Position

Sexy Fish is a restaurant combining distinctive architecture, uniforms, artwork, and culinary, bar, and wine programs delivered by a team of passionate individuals. The Bar Back supports the bar team by keeping supplies stocked, work areas and equipment clean, and service running efficiently. The role requires anticipating guest needs, maintaining service standards, and establishing good working relationships with the bar and front-of-house teams. The Bar Back assists bartenders, prepares cocktail garnishes, helps set up and break down the bar, replenishes supplies and ice, handles glassware and soiled wares, and completes opening and closing duties. The position also involves maintaining knowledge of menu and beverage offerings, using equipment properly, following state liquor regulations, and minimizing waste. Shifts may vary and can include early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Ability to grasp, lift, move, or push goods.
Ability to move safely on uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
Ability to walk or remain stationary for 8 or more hours during a work shift.
Mobility, senses of smell, taste, touch, and sound, eye-hand coordination, and manual dexterity.
Ability to tolerate varying noise levels, temperatures, illumination, and air quality.
Ability to work a varied schedule that may include early morning, evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

Support the bar team and assist bartenders.
Keep fridges and caddies stocked, clean, and up to company standards.
Ensure bartenders have the supplies needed to prepare drinks and assist guests.
Prepare cocktail garnishes.
Share responsibility for setting up and breaking down the bar each shift.
Maintain knowledge of equipment maintenance and proper use; use equipment only as intended.
Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, acknowledge guests during busy periods, and maintain positive guest relations.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in assigned work areas and bar/service areas; inspect conditions and correct deficiencies.
Maintain knowledge of menu items and available liquor, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic selections.
Follow state liquor regulations, especially those prohibiting service to minors or intoxicated persons and drunk driving.
Replenish bar supplies and restock ice throughout the shift.
Transport soiled wares to the dishwashing area.
Offer courteous farewells to departing guests and invite them to return.
Clean and sanitize glassware using the glass machine or three-compartment sink.
Use supplies efficiently to meet budgeted beverage costs and prevent waste.
Complete closing duties, including storing reusable goods, draining the ice bin, scrubbing the sink, clearing and cleaning bar tops and tables, securing liquor and other beverages and storage areas, wiping bottles and surfaces, cleaning bar equipment and tools, removing trash, and sweeping and mopping behind the bar.
Work a varied schedule that may include early morning, evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.