Bar Back / Support staff

Repeal Bourbon and Burgers; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Meal discounts

Healthcare benefits

Promotions

Employee t-shirt

Job summary

Moliar Hospitality Group in Virginia Beach is seeking a Bar Back to support bartenders and keep the bar stocked and organized. The role requires strong organizational skills, physical stamina, and a proactive approach.

You will stock supplies, handle glassware and ice, assist with keg changes and soda dispensers, and help maintain cleanliness and safety standards. Flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, are available.

Qualifications

• Experience stocking bar with alcohol, glassware, and ice.
• Ability to prepare and organize beverage components such as mixes and garnishes.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of transporting heavy items safely and efficiently.
• Comfortable with liquids and proficient in bar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in enhancing the guest experience by maintaining a high level of service in the bar area.
• Welcome and interact with guests in a friendly and sincere manner.
• Manage difficult situations with tact and patience to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Safe changing of beer kegs, CO2 tanks, and soda dispensers.
• Wash and sanitize glassware; maintain health and sanitation standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory and security records for bar items.
• Identify signs of intoxication and consult management as needed.
• Provide knowledge about menu and bar offerings.

Skills

Stocking supplies

Beverage prep

Shift flexibility

Lifting up to 50 lb

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Position Overview:

The Bar Back plays a crucial role in the operations of our bar, ensuring that all aspects of the bar function smoothly by providing necessary support to bartenders and maintaining a well-stocked and organized bar. This position demands strong organizational skills, the ability to handle physical tasks, and a proactive attitude.

Key Qualifications:

• Experienced in stocking and replenishing the bar with necessary supplies, including alcohol, glassware, and ice.
• Ability to prepare and organize beverage components such as mixes, garnishes, and other drink necessities.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of transporting heavy items like glass racks and cases of beverages safely and efficiently.
• Comfortable with frequent exposure to various liquids and proficient in using bar equipment like knives and blenders.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of understanding and executing written and spoken instructions.
• Strong multitasking skills, able to remain composed and efficient in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Physical ability to work in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand or walk for extended periods, including navigating potential tripping hazards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in enhancing the overall guest experience by anticipating needs and maintaining a high level of service within the bar area.
• Welcome and interact with guests using a friendly and sincere approach.
• Manage difficult situations with guests with tact and patience, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for the careful and safe changing of beer kegs, CO2 tanks, and soda dispensers.
• Wash and sanitize glassware thoroughly, adhering to health and sanitation standards.
• Maintain accurate records of bar inventory and security, ensuring all items are accounted for.
• Identify signs of intoxication in guests, responsibly manage service levels, and consult with management regarding any concerns.
• Provide knowledgeable responses to inquiries about the menu and bar offerings.
• Adhere to all operational steps of service and follow special dietary and allergy-related procedures.
• Comply with all health and safety guidelines, complete required training programs such as alcohol awareness, and follow all company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Work collaboratively with the bar team and other staff members to foster a positive working environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the bar.

Moliar Hospitality Group is a locally owned and operated food and beverage organization that focuses on enriching the lives of our guests, our employees, and owners. We do this through superior quality food and beverages, customer service, sales growth, cost, and treating our employees like family. We believe that our employees are our most important resource, and our success depends upon creating and retaining a staff capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer, every time.

We currently own and operate 4 successful establishments: Calypso Bar and Grill, Repeal Bourbon and Burgers, 2 Hair of the Dog Eatery's (Downtown Granby and Loehmann's Plaza in Virginia Beach)

Benefits

• 50% off employee meal every shift
• 25% off employee discount any other day and at other locations
• Flexible scheduling
• Healthcare benefits
• Potential for promotions
• Free employee t-shirt