Barback

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 Primary role of the Barback is to ensure that the bar is set and maintained so that the bar staff is equipped to run an effective operation. Duties include preparing juices and garnishes, restocking coolers and storage areas, maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area, delivering food to bar guests, and setting up and breaking down of bar. Must be pleasant, conscientious, and professional with good knowledge of alcoholic beverage selections and garnish techniques. Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, and ensure smooth service operations and quality service. While no job description can possibly provide a comprehensive list of job duties, the following is a summary of the major responsibilities for the position.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Liaise with server to ensure communication at all times about wants and needs of guests.


• Busses 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.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in communication with guests, suppliers, and colleagues.


• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.


• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Must possess basic computer skills. Must have complete knowledge of POS system.


• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.


• Ability to describe all menu items, prices and methods of preparation. And to use suggestive selling techniques to encourage the guests to choose items that are house specialties.


• Must have complete knowledge of products and specifications that is outlined in the dinner menu.


• Must have minimum age to serve alcohol.

Education And Experience

• Prior hospitality and/ or food & beverage experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift equipment, supplies, etc. of at least 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.


• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.


• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for 8 hours in length.


• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.


• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.

BHC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law. BHC participates in E-Verify.