Barback

Dave & Buster's•Tampa, FL

3d•$12 - $14

About The Position

The Barback assists bartenders by keeping bar areas clean and stocked and providing support for prompt, friendly service. The role helps deliver a welcoming guest experience through food, drinks, and games, while supporting bar operations, guest needs, and the company’s safety, sanitation, and alcohol-awareness procedures. Barbacks may assist with food delivery, parties, opening and closing duties, inventories, and other team needs. The work takes place in a noisy, fast-paced environment and may involve hot and cold areas, including freezers and spaces around cooking equipment. The position requires frequent movement and standing throughout the shift, as well as lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Able to work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.
Able to work in hot and cold environments, including freezers and areas around cooking equipment.
Able to work in a noisy, fast-paced environment with distractions.
Able to read and write handwritten notes.
Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Able to move around the facility and stand for long periods; walk or stand for 100% of the shift.
Able to reach, bend, stoop, mop, sweep, and wipe frequently.

Responsibilities

Support bartenders by keeping bar areas clean, stocked, and ready for service.
Help provide prompt, friendly service and an enjoyable guest experience.
Keep the immediate supervisor informed about problems or unusual matters and take corrective action or suggest alternatives when appropriate.
Create a warm, fun atmosphere for guests and team members.
Follow alcohol-awareness procedures, including preventing intoxication and addressing intoxicated guests; alert a manager when guest behavior warrants attention.
Follow portion guidelines to control costs while maximizing the guest experience.
Check back with guests after food delivery, maintain nonalcoholic drink levels, remove clutter, pre-bus as needed, and respond to guest needs promptly.
Work efficiently and follow the “Full hands in, Full hands out” philosophy.
Deliver food to tables and ensure guests have what they need.
Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Stock bars with garnishes, glassware, straws, and napkins.
Maintain bottle and keg beer pars during and after shifts, and maintain requisition sheets.
Keep bar areas clean; empty trash and spot-sweep as needed or when requested by a manager.
Restock and prepare supplies for shift changes and closing.
Perform opening and closing duties, including party breakdown duties.
Help maintain cleanliness and organization in bar storage areas and assist with party bar setup.
Assist with bar inventories when requested by management.
Participate in incentives and contests to drive sales and promote the brand.
Assist other team members as needed or when business requires.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, productive, and efficient workplace.