Barback

Lev Restaurant Group • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Barbacks are responsible for stocking liquors, refilling garnishes, polishing glasses, stacking napkins, hauling kegs, bringing glassware back from the dishwasher, helping punch orders into the bar POS, and assisting customers with questions. They are often on a career path to become bartenders. This role requires maintaining a calm demeanor during high-volume periods, anticipating customer and store needs, and adhering to operational policies and procedures. The Barback ensures a consistent flow of services by assisting bartenders, maintaining cleanliness of bar tops and floors, removing used glassware, and clearing and wiping down tables in lounge areas. They are also responsible for receiving and stocking products according to specifications. The role involves constant communication and the ability to distinguish subtle differences in flavors and odors, as well as clear vision and understanding of safety regulations.

Requirements

• Legal age to serve alcohol.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships.
• Register and cash handling experience.
• Ability to traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, potentially the entire shift.
• Intermittent periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print).
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects).
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds (with assistance if more).
• Ability to move quickly turning from left to right or right to left.
• Flexibility in the wrist to scoop, twist, push, pull, lift, and bend.
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° F.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food service industry preferred.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the role of a Barback.
• Able to provide any work cards required for position.

Responsibilities

• Stocking liquors, refilling garnishes, polishing glasses, stacking napkins, hauling kegs, and bringing glassware back from the dishwasher.
• Assisting with punching orders into the bar POS system.
• Interacting with customers and answering their questions.
• Maintaining a calm demeanor during high-volume periods and unusual events.
• Anticipating customer and store needs by observing the environment and customers.
• Following operational policies and procedures, including cash handling, safety, and security.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Ensuring a consistent flow of services to guests and cocktail servers by assisting bartenders.
• Keeping bar tops and floors clean and removing used glassware from bar tops.
• Clearing and wiping down tables in lounge areas.
• Receiving and delivering product to the appropriate outlet and stocking according to specifications.
• Communicating effectively, expressing or exchanging ideas through spoken word.
• Distinguishing differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors.
• Maintaining clarity of vision at near and/or far distances.
• Understanding and complying with all safety regulations and rules.

Benefits

• Support necessary to ensure brand development success.

What This Job Offers

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