Bar Back

Jena Choctaw Pines; Dry Prong (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Jena Band of Choctaw Tribe is seeking a Bar Back to support bartenders in a high-volume casino bar environment. The role focuses on stocking, cleaning, and assisting with drinks while maintaining safety and guest satisfaction.

The position requires strong communication, basic math, and the ability to follow policies and procedures. A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of bar experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of high-volume, multi-tasking bar experience.
• Ability to understand and comply with all departmental and company rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must pose excellent communication skills.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Transport bulk supplies to and from bars and maintain cleanliness of bars.
• Assist bartender in beverage preparation and service.
• Transport and stock beer, soda, and bulk items at bar.
• Transport and stock glassware to bars and unload deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of bar area and related surfaces.
• Prepare mixes and garnishes; ensure food-safety guidelines are followed.
• Handle change for bartenders and perform side work before/after shifts.
• Adhere to casino policies and procedures and support customer satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Basic math

Money handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bar Back

SUPERVISOR: F&B Supervisor, FOH Manager EXEMPT (Y/N): NO

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Key Employee

SUMMARY:

Transport bulk supplies to and from bars and maintains cleanliness of bars. Assists the bartender in providing friendly, courteous beverage preparation and service to guest(s) in accordance with established procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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  Report to supervisor on duty for daily assignments.
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  Transport and stock beer, soda, bag in box and bulk items needed at bar.
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  Transport and stock glassware to bars.
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  Unload all items delivered to bar.
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  Clean floors, counters, underbars, drains and mats at bar.
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  Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of bar.
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  Prepares all mixes and garnishes.
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  Maintains all proper food safe guidelines in all garnishes and displays.
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  Assist Bartender in preparation of drinks as necessary.
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  Get change for bartenders as required.
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  Preforms necessary side work, pre-shift work and shift completion work.
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  Adheres to all regulatory, departmental, casino policies and procedures.
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  Ensure safety, cleanliness and customer satisfaction.
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  Promotes Positive Customer relations, greets guest(s) and creates friendly atmosphere.
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  Ability to read, write, and communicate with staff and guest verbally in English.
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  Skills in establishing and maintain an effective working relationship with staff.
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  Basic mathematic abilities.
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  Basic money handling.
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  Other duties as assigned.

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION:

• Specialized Closets (with supervisor and/or manager)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of one (1) year high volume multi-tasking bar experience.

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  Ability to understand and comply with all departmental and company rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

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  Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

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  Ability to understand and comply with all departmental and company rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

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  Must pose excellent communication skills.

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  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Ability to work flexible schedules.

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  Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license.

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  Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

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  Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

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  No felony or theft convictions.

• Must successfully pass drug screen and Tribal Gaming Commission Licensing.

• Tribal Preferences.

TRIBAL PREFERENCE POLICY:

Members of the Jena Band of Choctaw Tribe shall be given absolute preference with respect to hiring, promotions, training, contracting, and separation from employment. For persons who meet the minimum qualifications, preferential treatment shall be based on the following criteria and shall be given in the following order:

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  Enrolled members of the Jena Band of Choctaw tribe who satisfy the minimum job qualifications;
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  Spouses of enrolled members of the Jena Band of Choctaw who satisfy the minimum job qualifications;
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  Enrolled members of other recognized tribes who satisfy the minimum job qualifications;
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  Military Veterans;
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  All others who satisfy the minimum job qualifications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED) Required

• Minimum of one (1) year high volume multi-tasking bar experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Requires being mobile 100% of the time.

• May work in dimly lit/smoky area.

• Heavy lifting for delivery and transport.

• Use of industrial cleaning products.

• Must be able to tolerate change in temperatures while in cooler or freezer areas.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods.

• Must be able to tolerate extensive background noises and still maintain calmness and courteousness.

• Required to lift/push or pull minimum of 25lbs. and stand to 100+lbs with help of dolly or cart.

• Requires regular, consistent attendance.

• Work area may be small with heavy production.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• Louisiana Responsible Vendors Serving Permit