Bar Back - Sports & Social Washington

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 13,776; Full time

Job summary

A premier entertainment venue in Washington, DC is seeking an energetic Barback to join the team. Responsibilities include performing basic prep work, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have food service experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle physical demands. This is a tipped position with an hourly rate of $10.00 plus tips. Join us for a fun and dynamic work environment!

Qualifications

• Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time.
• Alcohol awareness certification may be required.
• Mathematical skills are used frequently.

Responsibilities

• Show energetic, outgoing, and fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform basic prep work behind the bar.
• Change empty kegs in keg room.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent English

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Job description

Sports & Social U Street
1314 U Street
Washington, DC 20009, USA

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

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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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