AM Bar Back - Grain, Hilton Norfolk The Main

Gold Key PHR; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 4,100 - 6,900; Full time

Job summary

Gold Key PHR in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Barback to support bartenders, maintain glassware inventory, stock bar supplies, and help with setup and breakdown. You will keep the bar clean and organized, rotate stock, and ensure compliance with liquor laws.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a high-volume outlet, strong English communication, and the stamina to work long hours on their feet. Must be 18+ and reliable.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication in English.
• Demonstrates speed, accuracy and guest-service courtesy.
• Willing to work long hours on feet in high pressure environment.
• Physically able to bend, lift, push and pull.
• Must listen to direction and be at least 18 years old.
• Experience: at least 1 year in a mid/high-volume outlet.
• Experience with beverages, wines and spirits helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pars of supplies at the bar by stocking ice, paper products, to go cups, glassware, roll ups, etc.
• Keep bartender informed of items to be ordered on regular basis.
• Acknowleges a guest if bartender is with another guest and relates guest orders to bartender.
• Respond to requests from bartenders for priorities and assistance.
• Bring bar food from the kitchen to the bar for bartender to serve.
• Help set bar wells when needed.
• Cut bar fruit daily as needed.
• Check all glassware for chips, spots, prints, soap residue, lipstick, etc.
• Assist in clearing the bar by returning all used plates and silverware to dish room.
• Rinse blenders and other equipment as used.
• Rotate stock and maintain storage with organization and cleanliness.
• Understand and comply with liquor laws.
• Report to head bartender when arriving and before leaving.
• Complete all assigned sidework and checklists.

Skills

Communication skills

Speed and accuracy

Stamina for long hours

Physical fitness

Attention to details

Listening to directions

Over 18

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

The Barback is responsible for maintaining clean glassware, displayed according to standard and maintaining the inventory of all bar consumables. The Barback will also assist with the setup, break down and cleanup of the bar. The Barback maintains a clean, sanitary and safe event area at all times to ensure quality experience is delivered to guests. The successful Barback will ensure the bar alcohols, glassware and supplies are stocked at all times, maintain cleanliness and organization standards.

Responsibilities

Level One

Associate Responsibilities specific for this role and Department:

1. Maintain pars of supplies at the bar by stocking ice, paper products, to go cups, glassware, china for menu items, roll ups, etc.

2. Keep bartender informed of items to be ordered on regular basis, anticipating business volumes.

3. Acknowledges a guest if bartender is with another guest, relates guest orders to bartender.

4. Responds to all requests from bartenders for priorities and assistance.

5. Bring bar food from the kitchen to the bar for bartender to serve or to serve at the Bartender’s request.

6. Able to help set bar wells when needed.

7. Cut bar fruit daily as needed.

8. Checks all glassware for chips, spots, prints, soap residue, lipstick, etc.

9. Assists in clearing the bar by returning all used plates and silverware to dish room as guests finish at the bar.

10. Rinses blenders and other equipment as used.

11. Rotates stock as needed.

12. Knows where all bar items are stored and maintains proper storage with organization and cleanliness.

13. Understand and comply with all company, city and state liquor laws.

14. Reports to head bartender when arriving, prior to taking breaks and before leaving.

15. Completes all assigned sidework and checklists as required, prior, during and after shift.

Qualifications

Skill

• Have good communication skills both speaking and understanding English.
• Display speed, accuracy, attention to detail, courtesy and anticipation of guests needs.
• Have willingness to work long hours on feet in high pressure environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Should be in good physical condition and be able to bend, reach overhead, some pushing and pulling. Repetitive use of hands and wrists, firm grasping required, and hands are in and out of water frequently. Occasional changes in temperatures from walk-in refrigeration.
• Must listen to direction.
• Must be over 18.

ExperienceAt least 1 yr. in a mid to high volume outlet

ExperienceKnowledge of beverages, wines, and spirits helpful

SkillTransport 100 pounds

EducationHigh school diploma required

Wage/Salary

Starting at 3.50 hourly plus tips