Bar Back Fins Up Waterpark Food Beverage Part Time

Margaritaville Lanier Islands; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Margaritaville Lanier Islands is hiring a Barback to ensure a smooth operation of the bar by assisting bartenders and maintaining a clean and well-stocked bar area. The role requires previous customer service experience, effective communication skills, and basic math abilities. The position involves standing for long periods and regular lifting of heavy items. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and can adapt to varying temperatures while working outdoors as well as indoors.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or bartending preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, and count change.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartenders with bar setup and breakdown.
• Welcome guests and operate the register accurately.
• Take orders and deliver food and beverages promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Bilingual (bonus)

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Bar back, you play a crucial supporting role in the smooth and efficient operation of the bar. Your responsibilities include assisting bartenders, maintaining bar cleanliness, restocking supplies, and ensuring a well‑organized and stocked bar area. This position requires a proactive and detail‑oriented individual who can thrive in a fast‑paced environment while contributing to the overall success of the bar.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcoming guests
• Operating a register with accuracy and efficiency
• Taking orders and delivering food and beverages in a timely manner
• Performing customer service
• Assisting bartenders with set up and break down of bar areas
• Maintaining a clean workspace
• Answering phone calls
• Assisting one or multiple guests at a time with any questions
• Maintaining trash
• Effective communication with coworkers and supervisors
• Basic math
• Must be able to read and write
• Enforcing all policies

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities but has the potential for growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Prior customer service, bartender and register experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Being bilingual is a bonus!

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages and count change.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. A Barback is required to stand and walk for extended periods, often in fast‑paced environments. The role involves frequent lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects, such as kegs, boxes, and ice, which can weigh up to 50 pounds or more. Bending, stooping, and reaching are common tasks for stocking shelves and organizing bar supplies. The position also requires quick movement and agility to assist bartenders during peak hours, as well as the ability to work in noisy, crowded spaces. Must be able to work in varying temperatures, including cool storage areas and hot kitchen environments. More than half of employee time on duty is spent outside.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally asked to help another department within the beach and waterpark. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but could be louder during holidays and special events.