Bar Setup & Support Specialist

The Cooper; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper in Charleston, SC is seeking a Barback to keep the bar set and stocked for the service team. You will prepare garnishes, restock coolers, tidy the bar area, and assist with delivering items to guests while ensuring safe, smooth service.

Ideal candidates are pleasant, team-oriented and able to communicate clearly; must have basic computer skills and POS knowledge, and be at least of legal drinking age. Prior hospitality experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language used with guests.
• Requires good verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer skills and POS system knowledge.
• Knowledge of table settings and service ware.
• Ability to describe menu items and use upselling techniques.
• Minimum age to serve alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with server to ensure communication at all times about wants and needs of guests.
• Bus bar.
• Stocks all mis-en-place for Bar service
• Serves and refills water.
• Prepares and serves coffee and tea.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the bar area.
• Stocks and organizes all beverages in the bar area including alcohol, juices, N/A, mixers, etc.
• Polishes glass and silverware.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment all times in the Dining Room and all service stations.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the restaurant employees and guests.
• In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Menu knowledge

Garnish techniques

Education

Hospitality experience preferred

Tools

POS system

Bar setup

Job description

The Cooper in Charleston, SC is seeking a Barback to keep the bar set and stocked for the service team. You will prepare garnishes, restock coolers, tidy the bar area, and assist with delivering items to guests while ensuring safe, smooth service.

Ideal candidates are pleasant, team-oriented and able to communicate clearly; must have basic computer skills and POS knowledge, and be at least of legal drinking age. Prior hospitality experience is a plus.