SV-Bar Back

Sixty Vines • West University Place, TX

1d • $16 - $20

About The Position

At Sixty Vines, chef-driven menus are inspired by the seasonal cuisine of wine country, made with local ingredients, and served fresh from an open-scratch kitchen. The restaurant’s knowledgeable staff helps guests pair dishes with wine.

Back / Service Bartenders prepare and deliver drinks and alcoholic beverages for wait staff according to established recipes, quality standards, and time standards, while maintaining a clean work area. They assist the wait staff with food delivery and table bussing as needed, and help support efficient dining-room operations by attending to guests’ needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand tickets as they come through.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to properly use a knife and other equipment required for the work.
• Maintain a current Food Handler’s Certification and practice proper sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts, ready to work, and wear the proper uniform in work areas.
• Assemble and dismantle the work station promptly, and maintain its cleanliness during the shift.
• Prepare drinks, garnishes, mixers, and syrups according to procedures and recipes.
• Bus tables when needed and assist with dining-room operations and guests’ needs, including delivering beverage orders as appropriate.
• Maintain beverage inventory at proper serving temperatures and restock the service bar with liquor, beer, wine, soft drinks, mixers, fruit, and necessary equipment before the end of each shift.
• Maintain adequate ice levels for drink preparation.
• Assist with washing and restocking glassware for bar drinks and guest use.
• Replace beer kegs; the job requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Maintain records of spills and PR comps.
• Empty service-bar trash and clean and maintain equipment and utensils necessary for the job.
• Report equipment issues promptly to the supervisor.
• Communicate and work as a friendly, enthusiastic team with coworkers and management.
• Follow management instructions and suggestions.
• Read and understand tickets, including menu items and modifications.
• Sweep and mop bar floors.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Five days of PTO after one year, subject to minimum average-hours-worked requirements.
• Insurance after 90 days, subject to requirements.
• Barbacks can earn $16–$20 or more per hour, inclusive of tips.
• Wine country trips every quarter.
• WSET / Sommelier certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED