Barback Lead

Compass Group•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barback Lead supports front-of-house positions in the Beverage Department and provides general direction and supervision to Barbacks. The role coordinates bar setup and supplies, maintains product levels and clean, organized work areas, and helps ensure service meets event specifications and Levy standards. The Barback Lead also follows safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service policies, communicates issues to management, and responds promptly to guest and event needs.

Requirements

Able to walk and stand throughout the entire shift.
Able to lift and transport items weighing up to 65 lbs.
Able to push and pull carts, racks, and product weighing up to 250 lbs.
Able to read, speak, write, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) at the beginning of each shift and check for last-minute changes, special setups, and event notes.
Verify that service setups leaving the bar room match BEO specifications.
Assign Barbacks to set up, distribute, replenish, and break down bars.
Move bar fronts, product tables, and china tables to designated locations.
Set up and stock bar fronts and accessory tables, including linens, glassware, ice, and products, according to Levy standards.
Maintain product and supply levels for bar services throughout events.
Ensure liquor rooms, refrigeration areas, and equipment function properly; promptly communicate malfunctions or repair needs to management.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar room, coolers, liquor room, ice machines, bar areas, setups, and storage areas, including deep cleaning according to sanitation checklists.
Check expiration dates on open bottles and discard expired products.
Break down and store products and supplies in designated locations, date open bottles, and secure areas.
Perform equipment inventory as needed.
Complete sanitation checklists, temperature logs, and other required checklists throughout the shift.
Communicate challenges and relevant information to management.
Deliver exceptional service and respond urgently to guest and event needs.
Use safe work and sanitation practices to prevent hazards, and report injuries, unsafe conditions, and equipment malfunctions to management.
Contact Public Safety and management in emergencies.
Follow company guidelines, policies, property rules, and responsible alcohol service policies.
Complete assigned responsibilities and check out with management at the end of the shift.
Display a positive attitude and assist others when necessary or requested.