Bar Back - Raleigh Room, The Historic Cavalier Hotel

Goldkey•Virginia Beach, VA

22d

About The Position

The Barback is responsible for maintaining clean glassware, displayed according to standard and maintaining the inventory of all bar consumables. The Barback will also assist with the setup, break down and cleanup of the bar. The Barback maintains a clean, sanitary and safe event area at all times to ensure quality experience is delivered to guests. The successful Barback will ensure the bar alcohols, glassware and supplies are stocked at all times, maintain cleanliness and organization standards.

Requirements

Have good communication skills both speaking and understanding English.
Display speed, accuracy, attention to detail, courtesy and anticipation of guests needs.
Have willingness to work long hours on feet in high pressure environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Should be in good physical condition and be able to bend, reach overhead, some pushing and pulling.
Repetitive use of hands and wrists, firm grasping required, and hands are in and out of water frequently.
Occasional changes in temperatures from walk-in refrigeration.
Must listen to direction.
Must be over 18.
At least 1 yr. in a mid to high volume outlet Experience
Knowledge of beverage, wine and spirits helpful
Transport 100 pounds
High school diploma preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain pars of supplies at the bar by stocking ice, paper products, to go cups, glassware, china for menu items, roll ups, etc.
Keep bartender informed of items to be ordered on regular basis, anticipating business volumes.
Acknowledges a guest if bartender is with another guest, relates guest orders to bartender.
Responds to all requests from bartenders for priorities and assistance.
Bring bar food from the kitchen to the bar for bartender to serve or to serve at the Bartender’s request.
Able to help set bar wells when needed.
Cut bar fruit daily as needed.
Checks all glassware for chips, spots, prints, soap residue, lipstick, etc.
Assists in clearing the bar by returning all used plates and silverware to dish room as guests finish at the bar.
Rinses blenders and other equipment as used.
Rotates stock as needed.
Knows where all bar items are stored and maintains proper storage with organization and cleanliness.
Understand and comply with all company, city and state liquor laws.
Reports to head bartender when arriving, prior to taking breaks and before leaving.
Completes all assigned sidework and checklists as required, prior, during and after shift.