Bar Porter

JACK Entertainment•Warrensville Heights, OH

About The Position

The Bar Porter reports to the Beverage Supervisor and replenishes stock and performs required cleaning behind the bar. The role checks and maintains stock at an assigned station, obtains replacement stock from warehouse inventory according to established procedures, and keeps the station clean and orderly. The Bar Porter supports bartenders by retrieving guests’ special requests, icing drink glasses, pouring non-alcoholic drinks during busy periods, and performing bartender duties as needed for breaks. The position obtains supplies and equipment for the assigned food and beverage outlet; prepares fruit and garnishes; maintains stock of beer, liquor, glassware, soaps, chemicals, silverware, beverage utensils, and other operating supplies; washes and dries glassware according to safety and sanitation guidelines; and replaces empty beer kegs and bag-in-box supplies. The Bar Porter sets up bars with supplies, ice, and tools appropriate to forecast business levels, and leaves the work area stocked for incoming shifts. The role also helps maintain a safe, clean, sanitary environment, assists other staff as needed, follows company and department policies, and performs related duties as assigned. Applicants must have a neat and clean appearance, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Scheduling flexibility is required, including varied shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position requires the ability to maneuver throughout the property and between floors by stairs or escalator; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; and push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and kneel. Employees must respond to visual and aural cues, tolerate dust, loud noises, and bright lights, and be able to read, write, speak, and understand. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and be able to obtain an Ohio Lottery Commission license. Prior restaurant or bar service experience is preferred.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be able to obtain an Ohio Lottery Commission license.
Neat and clean appearance.
Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to maneuver throughout all areas of the property and between floors using stairs (minimum of 20 steps) or an escalator.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, and kneel.
Ability to respond to visual and aural cues.
Ability to tolerate areas containing dust, loud noises, and bright lights.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand.
Ability to speak distinctly and persuasively.

Nice To Haves

Prior restaurant or bar service experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain supplies and equipment necessary for the assigned food and beverage outlet.
Slice and pit fruit and provide the bartending team with appropriate garnishes for the outlet.
Maintain accurate levels of beer, liquor, glassware, soaps, chemicals, silverware, beverage utensils, and other bar supplies.
Wash and dry glassware according to safety and sanitation guidelines.
Replace empty beer kegs and bag-in-box supplies for the assigned outlet.
Keep the assigned area clean, sanitary, and free of debris.
Provide a safe environment for employees and guests.
Set up bars with the supplies, ice, and tools required for forecast business levels.
Leave the assigned work area stocked appropriately for incoming shifts.
Assist staff as needed to help provide acceptable guest service.
Support bartenders by retrieving guests’ special requests, icing drink glasses, and pouring non-alcoholic drinks during busy periods.
Perform bartender duties as needed for breaks.
Follow department and company policies and procedures.
Serve as a role model and represent Harrah’s positively.
Perform related duties as assigned.