Barback - Part Time

Morley Moss, Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Barback position is a part-time, non-exempt role reporting to the Bar + Rooftop General Manager. The Hewing Hotel, located in Minneapolis' vibrant North Loop neighborhood, is part of the Aparium Hotel Group, known for its unique approach to hospitality that blends business acumen with boutique charm. The hotel is situated in the historic Jackson Building, dating back to 1897, and aims to connect with local culture.

Aparium Hospitality Services is committed to celebrating diversity and creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all associates feel a sense of belonging. They are an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 (one) year experience as a Barback in either a free-standing or hotel restaurant or bar
• Must meet local age requirements in order to serve alcohol
• Available to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays
• Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally
• Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport beverage goods inventory, equipment, etc.
• Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport beverage inventory, equipment, etc.
• Continuous standing and walking, and negotiating wet tile floor and steps
• Fine motor coordination is needed to pour beverages, decorate cocktails and folding napkins
• Standing and walking continually for the entirety of the shift
• Negotiating varied floor surfaces is continuous
• Carrying over shoulder is occasional
• Hand and elbow movements for polishing glassware, silver, setting up tables, shacking, pouring and mixing drinks
• Excellent sight and balance needed for negotiating varied floor surfaces
• Handling lighted candles, and handling hot fluids (coffee and tea)
• Must be able to work occasionally in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10F) and kitchens (+110F)

Nice To Haves

• TiPS Alcohol service certification preferred
• Passion for the People, Place and Culture of our community, love of Restaurants and Guest Service also required

Responsibilities

• Uphold and model the company’s principles of People, Place and Character; driving collaboration, intuition and translocal hospitality
• Assist in all aspects of the F+B guest’s experience from beginning to end by extending a friendly greeting in an inviting environment, ensuring bar products and supplies are well stocked, and executing on requests in a friendly and timely manner, ascertaining satisfaction throughout and adjusting as necessary
• Work in an organized and clean fashion – stocking the bar, racking kegs, filling ice bins, cutting garnishes, preparing juices syrups and bases, etc. – with the utmost respect for your guests, peers, equipment, and workspace to create lasting impressions and strong relationships
• Use steps of service to provide professional service and exceed guest expectations, ensuring alcohol is served safely, responsibly, and legally and utilizing recipes to assist in creating consistent cocktails, juices, syrups and bases
• Use good judgement when extending good will and demonstrate a sense of urgency to provide an amazing guest experience
• Have an understanding of basic culinary terms and strive to know more through constant study of your craft
• Participate in daily line ups and quarterly all staff meetings to further develop ideas and objectives with the service team while simultaneously providing constructive feedback and strategizing to overcome and correct any previously missed opportunities
• Observe conditions of all physical facilities and relay any challenges to the F+B Managers, Supervisors and/or F+B Director, to make corrections and improvements as needed
• Communicate effectively with the F+B and Culinary teams to ensure all guests get their food as ordered in timely fashion
• Assist in other areas of the F+B Department as needed

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $16.37 per hour + gratuities
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Discounted room rates for Aparium properties for you and your out-of-town guests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed