Barback

Stateofplay; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a pioneering hospitality company! As a Barback, you will play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for guests in a vibrant, upscale environment. Your responsibilities will include supporting bartenders, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring the bar is well-stocked. This position is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team. If you are passionate about the hospitality industry and eager to contribute to a unique social darts experience, this role is for you. Join a team where your energy and dedication will shine!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume bar environment.
• Must maintain food handlers and alcohol certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartenders in delivering high-quality guest experiences.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and stock levels efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Knowledge of Food and Beverage

Time Management

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Alcohol Certification

Job description

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Company Overview
The world’s first social darts experience, Flight Club was founded in London in 2015 to usher this once pub-like pastime into the 21st century. With a focus on craft cocktails and elevated eats, Flight Club fuses premium cuisine and curated cocktails with its signature, technology-driven social darts experience to create a truly unique entertainment environment. State of Play Hospitality brought the concept to the U.S. Flight Club continues to surprise and delight with its ability to bring friends together in a unique, upscale social environment.

TITLE: Barback
DEPARTMENT: Front of House
POSITION TYPE: Part Time/Full Time
REPORTING TO: Assistant General Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

Position Purpose
Barbacks are responsible for assisting bartenders in delivering each guest a unique high-quality experience with passion and knowledge in an energetic atmosphere. The role ensures the bar has all required product to execute orders and cocktails properly with a clean bar top to allow new guests. This position is constantly moving, multitasking, and anticipating bartenders needs.

Responsibilities

• Report for all scheduled shifts punctually, in proper attire and to proper health and hygiene standards
• Maintain proper par levels if necessary, make fresh syrups and house made mixes
• Efficiently change kegs, cut fruit, and restock depleted product quickly
• Ensure glassware is cleaned, trash is emptied, and pre bussing is maintained
• Assist in maintaining the guest eye view behind the bar
• Complete opening, closing, and running duties as assigned each shift
• Learn and maintain knowledge of food, beverage, and Company procedures to standard
• Build a rapport with guests, be active in assisting, and communicating requests
• Attend training sessions and team meetings as required per department
• Comply with the Company’s rules and procedures along with any reasonable requests made from management during a shift
• Follow all health and safety guidelines maintaining to proper procedures and report to management any hazardous situation or incident

Our Leadership Principles Are

• Listen to the Customer both external customers and internal customers
• Own the Problem, doing your best to solve the problem and seek help from others.
• Test and Learn, by elevating, educating, and developing through continued training and learning.
• Create Positive Energy, optimism and a can-do attitude are infectious and motivating.
• Show Urgency, get things done quickly and accurately.
• Be Consistent and Fair, by showing respect to your co-workers.
• Be both independently minded and a team player.
• Be a Big Person, be quick to say thank you and appreciation to fellow co-workers.
• Be Respectful of the Companies Resources.
• Deliver Results, our business is to succeed and deliver positive results.

Must be able to pass exams with a 90% or better in each of the following categories:

• Food and Beverage
• All issued training testing throughout employment

Requirements & Minimum Qualifications

• Current food handlers and alcohol certification maintained through employment
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferably within a high-volume environment
• Available to work various shift times and days, including weekends and holidays
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift over 50+ lbs. if necessary
• Authorized to legally work in the US

The Company reserves the right in its absolute discretion to add to your duties or amend this job description at any time.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Flight Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil union status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.