Catering Barback | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

Oak View Group•Des Moines, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Catering Barback is responsible for having bars set up & prepped prior to catered events. The Catering Barback will assist with receiving and storage of product and will prepare & stock bars. All equipment will be maintained, stored, cleaned, and organized. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. This role pays an hourly rate of $17.00 and is tip eligible.

Requirements

Detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing event environment.
Ability to be self-directed on tasks as well as work with a team.
Ability to work a flexible event-based schedule, including nights & weekends.

Nice To Haves

Six months’ experience bar-backing or in a similar position in a restaurant or related food industry preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for having bars moved and set up according to the Banquet Event Order (BEO) on time for catered events. This includes transitioning a bar setup to an alternate location during an event.
Accountable for all received inventory & product storage while maintaining a clean, safe, & organized bar area
Report all unsafe working conditions & injuries immediately to manager on duty (MOD)
Transport all required beverages to the bars for catering events, including, but not limited to, beer, wine, liquor, garnishes, ice, and mixer products.
Responsible for prep, stock, and re-stock of all assigned bars, including changing out assigned kegs.
Responsible for completing accurate transfer paperwork with bartender every time an item is stocked
Responsible for cleaning, sanitizing & organizing work spaces, as well as garbage disposal
Communicate with guests, co-workers, and MOD in a respectful manner
Monitors guest activity in accordance with company policy disallowing outside beverages
Learn beverage products when training is available, including beer, wine, & liquor products
May assist the assigned bartender in serving beverages as required by the MOD.
Must check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
The barback must serve alcoholic beverages responsibly in accordance with company policy, including, on occasion, "slowing down” or "cutting off” beverage service to certain guests.