Barback

American Social - Orlando; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harri in Florida is seeking a bartender to greet guests, prepare cocktails, pour drinks and deliver food while maintaining an engaging, high-energy service. You will stock the bar, monitor freshness, and ensure cleanliness and presentation standards throughout shifts.

The role requires adherence to state liquor laws, fluency in English, the ability to work late-night hours, physical stamina, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment to create memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Must meet local, legal minimum age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to work late-night shifts, potentially 12 AM–4 AM.
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write.
• Alcohol Awareness Certification required.
• Food handling certificate a plus.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Delivers beverages and food and maintains engagement to ensure a positive experience.
• Performs bar set up and closing duties.
• Cleans, sanitizes and polishes glassware to meet cleanliness standards.
• Maintains bar stock including liquor, beer, wine, mixers and ice.
• Cleans and prepares bar and tables for new guests.

Skills

Local liquor laws

Late-night shifts

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Stamina

Teamwork

Clear communication (radios)

Education

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Food handling certificate

Job description

Job Functions:

• Live and embraces American Social Vision and Core Values
• Reports to work on time and prepared for the shift
• Follows all Image and Appearance standards
• Has a positive attitude and provides the best service possible
• Ensures bar is stocked with liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, bar tools, cleaning items, etc.
• Prepares bar prep items using recipe, proper portioning, and storage to fulfill guests’ orders
• Uses FIFO procedures to ensure freshness of product and eliminate waste
• High production standards including, consistency, firmness, and temperature of food
• Maintains supplies, fresh ice, garnish containers, juices, liquor, beer and wine stock
• Changes beer kegs, soft drink containers, and CO2 tanks to ensure fresh product
• Performs bar set up and closing duties
• Cleans and prepares bar and tables for new guests
• Supports restaurant maintenance by stocking supplies and keeping it clean and organized
• Has basic food and beverage knowledge and is able to confidently answer guests questions
• Delivers beverages and food and maintains engagement to ensure a positive experience
• Complies with all state and federal liquor laws by requesting that guests present a valid ID
• Adheres to alcohol awareness procedures for preventing guest intoxication
• Ensures all bar equipment is in proper working order, communicating problems when necessary
• Cleans, sanitizes and, polishes glassware ensuring cleanliness and presentation standards
• Communicates with team using radios
• Practices teamwork during all shifts and supports both FOH and BOH priorities
• Works cohesively with all Team Members
• Flexible to assist in other departments as requested
• Works well under pressure
• Follows the direction of the Managers on duty
• Supports and follows all Marketing initiatives
• Understand and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures

Qualifications:

• Must meet local, legal minimum age requirement to serve alcoholic beverages
• Ability to work Late Night shifts, potentially to between 12 AM – 4AM
• Works assigned scheduled shifts
• Alcohol Awareness Certification required
• Food handling certificate a plus
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Able to bend at the waist and lift items up to 50 lbs. to waist level
• Able to move items up to 50 lbs. for distances of up to 25 feet
• Able to remain standing and active for an 8-12 hour shift.
• Able to tolerate exposure to cold temperatures (below 0° F) throughout the shift.
• Able to hear, understand, and respond to requests in a loud environment
• Skill and coordination at using hands to pour drinks, carry glasses, cut garnishes, etc.