Bar Back - The Deck, Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Gold Key PHR; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a vibrant bar where you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and efficient service environment. As a Bar Back, you will ensure that the bartenders have everything they need to provide exceptional service to guests. Your responsibilities will include stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in creating a memorable experience for patrons. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys working as part of a team. If you are ready to take on the challenge and contribute to a fun and energetic atmosphere, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills in English.
• Ability to work long hours in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply levels at the bar and assist bartenders.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of bar equipment and supplies.
• Interact with guests to exceed their expectations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

A Bar Back maintains clean glassware, displayed in a safe manner, ensuring that all equipment is continuously cleaned after each use. This associate works as part of a team to provide friendly, efficient service in a professional manner, ensuring that the guest receives immediate attention.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain pars of supplies at the bar by being responsible for the stocking of ice, paper products, to-go cups, glassware, china for menu items, roll-ups, etc.
2. Keep bartender informed of items to be ordered on regular basis, anticipating business to not run out.
3. Acknowledge a guest if bartender is with another guest, relates guest orders to bartender.
4. Respond to all requests from bartenders for priorities and assistance.
5. Bring bar food from the kitchen to the bar for bartender to serve or to direct you to place.
6. Able to help set bar wells when needed.
7. Cut bar fruit daily as needed.
8. Check all glassware for chips, spots, prints, soap residue, lipstick, etc.
9. Assist in clearing the bar by returning all used plates and silverware to dish room as guests finish at the bar.
10. Rinse blenders and other equipment as used.
11. Rotate stock as needed. Is able to pour wines on own with bartender approval.
12. Know where all bar items are stored and maintain proper storage with organization and cleanliness.
13. Understand and comply with all company, city, and state liquor laws.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Report to head bartender when arriving, prior to taking breaks and before leaving.
2. Check schedule for any changes and be aware of all posted memos.
3. Complete all assigned sidework as required, prior, during, and after shift.
4. Assist other team members in the restaurant, decks, and raw bar/sushi bar as needed.
5. Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as required for extremely long hours.
6. Accomplish daily assignments of stocking all beverage items.
7. Assist bartenders with various stocking tasks.
8. Maintain front of the house cleanliness standards to ensure that the highest quality products are consistently maintained.
9. Interact with fellow associates in a courteous & professional manner.
10. Exceed guest expectations at all times.
11. Report unsafe work conditions/practices & safety/security violations in accordance with company policy.
12. Interact with the guest in a friendly & professional manner creating the “WOW” experience.
13. Perform routine maintenance & cleaning on all bar equipment to include but not limited to fixtures in assigned areas in accordance with Company policy.
14. Inspect & evaluate physical condition of equipment daily for cleanliness.
15. Manage time & bar section productivity according to the volume of business in all areas.
16. Report any necessary repairs to the bar manager.
17. Continuously transport glasses, ice, heavy bottles, kegs & other bar-related inventories.
18. Can work in a fast-paced bar environment.
19. Understand & comply with all Company, city & state liquor laws.
20. Successfully complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Have good communication skills both speaking and understanding English.
2. Display speed, accuracy, attention to detail, courtesy and anticipation of guests' needs.
3. Have willingness to work long hours on feet in high-pressure environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
4. Should be in good physical condition and be able to bend, reach overhead, some pushing and pulling. Repetitive use of hands and wrists, firm grasping required, and hands are in and out of water frequently. Occasional changes in temperatures from walk-in refrigeration.
5. Must listen to direction.
6. Must be over 21.

Experience

1. At least 1 year in a mid to high volume outlet.
2. Knowledge of beverages, wines, and spirits helpful.

Skill

1. Transport 100 pounds.

Education

High school diploma required.