Bar Back - Sports & Social Washington

Sports and Social; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip-based pay

Job summary

Sports & Social is seeking a Barback in Washington, DC to help keep the bar running smoothly during peak times. You will assist with basic prep, keg changes, and maintaining a clean, organized work area while delivering friendly service.

This tipped role starts at $10.00 per hour plus tips; evening and weekend shifts may be required. Prior food service experience and fluency in English are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must speak fluent English.
• Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and staff.
• Alcohol certification and/or food handler card as required by local/state laws.
• Reading and writing abilities are used for orders and paperwork.
• May require nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Show energetic, outgoing, and professional demeanour.
• Perform basic bar prep: refill ice, restock beer/liquor.
• Change empty kegs in keg room and move full kegs.
• Keep bar clean and tidy; clean spills and take out trash.
• Organize barware and carry out side work as assigned.
• Provide polite, professional customer service.
• Communicate clearly with guests and coworkers.

Skills

Fluent English

Food service experience

Communication skills

Math proficiency

Reading & writing skills

Education

Alcohol certification

Food handler card

Job description

Sports & Social is bringing the ultimate fan experience to Washington, DC. Don’t miss a moment of the action with a huge media wall, and over 20 HDTVs! We’re raising the sports bar with big eats, an extensive beer selection, live music, Lounge, crush bar, and games. Sports & Social is the perfect destination for true sports enthusiasts.

Barback Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Show that you are an energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform basic prep work behind the bar: refilling ice bins, restocking beer/liquor, cutting garnishes.
• Change empty kegs in keg room, including moving full kegs of beer.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment by cleaning up spills and emptying trash cans.
• Organizes bar and drink ware.
• Clear and clean bar in a timely manner.
• Perform more than one task at a time.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.

Barback Qualifications

• Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Must be at least age 18 or older, depending on state regulations.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Barback position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 200 pounds (kegs, ice, glasses, trays, etc.)
• Move about the facility efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.

This is a tipped position. The hourly rate is $10.00 per hour plus tips.

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