Bar back / Food runner

Fulton Alley; New Orleans (LA); Ibrido; USD 14.000 - 21.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Harri is seeking a Barback / Food Runner to support daily operations in New Orleans. You will bridge the kitchen, bar, and front-of-house, ensuring bartenders stay stocked and food reaches guests quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities include stocking, garnishing, cleanliness, keg changes, and aiding servers with tray delivery and guest service. Flexibility for nights and weekends is required.

Competenze

• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be of legal age to handle alcohol and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Clear communication with kitchen, bar, and front-of-house staff under pressure.

Mansioni

• Stock bar supplies: ice, glassware, liquor, beer, wine, and mixers.
• Prep garnishes and set up station before service.
• Maintain cleanliness of glassware and counters; remove trash and bottles.
• Swap empty kegs and check soda lines for proper flow.
• Deliver food trays from kitchen to guest tables accurately.
• Verify plate accuracy and presentation before serving.
• Assist servers and bartenders by clearing plates and refilling drinks.
• Relay dietary requests and guest feedback between floor and kitchen.

Conoscenze

Physical stamina

Communication

Multitasking

Descrizione del lavoro

Our Barback / Food Runner is a key support role in our daily operation. You act as the bridge between the kitchen, the bar, and the front-of-house staff. Your main job is to keep bartenders fully stocked and make sure food gets to guests quickly and accurately.

Core Responsibilities

Barback Duties

• Stocking Supplies: Keep the bar filled with ice, glassware, liquor, beer, wine, and mixers.
• Garnish Prep: Cut fruit, prep juices, and set up station needs before service starts.
• Cleanliness: Wash and polish glassware, wipe down counters, and clear empty bottles or trash.
• Keg Changes: Swap out empty draft beer kegs and check soda gun lines. [1, 2]

Food Runner Duties

• Order Delivery: Carry food trays from the kitchen expo line straight to the correct guest tables.
• Order Verification: Check plates before leaving the kitchen to ensure accuracy and presentation standards.
• Table Support: Assist servers and bartenders by clearing finished plates, refilling water, and wiping down tables.
• Communication: Relay special dietary requests or customer feedback between the floor and the kitchen staff. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Skills and Qualifications

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand or walk for long shifts and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs like cases of liquor or kegs).
• Communication: Clear verbal skills to talk with chefs, bartenders, and guests under pressure.
• Multitasking: Ability to prioritize tasks on the fly during busy peak hours.
• Requirements: Often requires being of legal age to handle alcohol and having flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays

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