Experienced Barback - Oak Room
About The Position
The Oak Room, Ten Five Hospitality’s restaurant and lounge concept in Georgetown, is seeking experienced professional Barbacks to support its bar team and contribute to an elevated dining experience. The Barback ensures bar stations are clean, organized, and fully stocked throughout service, anticipates bartenders’ needs, and works collaboratively with front- and back-of-house teams. The role includes setting up and maintaining bar stations, organizing inventory and storage, assisting with service and cleaning tasks, and following health, safety, and sanitation guidelines. The position requires extended periods of standing and mobility, regular bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
Requirements
- Six months of previous bar, restaurant, or hotel experience.
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.
- Team-player attitude and ability to anticipate others’ needs.
- Positive attitude.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.
- Ability to stand and remain mobile for extended periods and maneuver between simultaneous functions.
- May need to lift trays or food items weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to bend, squat, stoop, and stretch to perform cleaning tasks.
- Manual dexterity to operate necessary equipment, including cutlery used to cut fruit for garnishes.
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in fine dining service.
- Passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Set up bar stations and prepare and restock garnishes as directed by management.
- Keep liquor displays and shelving organized and maintain par levels.
- Clean counters and furniture, clean glasses, run food, clear plates, take out trash, and unclog sinks.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the back bar, liquor displays, storage areas, and service stations.
- Remove trash and recycling and maintain sanitation standards.
- Keep the bar stocked by refilling ice wells; stocking glasses and straws; replenishing liquor bottles, beer, and other beverages.
- Organize and inventory liquor and beer shipments in designated areas.
- Track opening and closing inventory levels.
- Perform side work and opening and closing procedures.
- Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
