Barback

cotevegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

Referral bonus

Career advancement

Dining discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

COTE in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Barback to support bartenders, serve beverages, and maintain a vibrant bar and dining atmosphere. You will assist with setting up, restocking, and provisioning bar areas, ensuring clean storage and accurate order entry while upholding safety standards and guest service excellence.

The role requires flexible scheduling, strong English communication, and a team-oriented mindset to thrive in a high-energy dining environment.

Qualifications

• Must read, speak, understand English and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate by phone.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and health standards.
• Food Handler's Certification or ability to obtain within policy.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Completes all side work for bar setup and breakdown; keeps bar stocked with glassware, napkins, ice, liquor, wine and beer.
• Cleans and organizes bar storage and prep areas.
• Greets customers visiting the bar or dining area.
• Organizes and shelves beer and liquor deliveries.
• Prepares juices, mixes, syrups, garnishes, etc.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Organizational skills

Under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures

Education

Food Handler's Certification

Tools

POS systems

Reservations management

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

COTE, the carnivorous vision of proprietor Simon Kim, blends the dining experience of Korean Barbeque together with the hallmarks of a classic American Steakhouse. The result is a unique, convivial and interactive atmosphere, accompanied by the highest quality USDA Prime beef, an impeccable 1200+ label wine list, and a suite of classic-but-creative cocktails

Smokeless grills in every table, combined with cuts from our in-house dry aging room, ensure that every morsel of steak is hot, fresh, and caramelized every bite.

At COTE, we follow a simple mantra: =

Job Summary:

Barbacks are dynamic hospitality professionals responsible for serving beverages, setting customers with flatware, serving and clearing food, and maintaining the bar in cooperation with the Bartenders. Barbacks and Bartenders work as a team to ensure warm and accommodating service at their bar.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of the bar. Ensures the bar is well-stocked with glasses, coasters, napkins, straws, ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Cleans and organizes all bar storage areas including the liquor room and all prep areas.
• Greets all customers who visit the bar or enter the restaurant's dining area.
• Organizes and shelves beer and liquor deliveries.
• Prepares juices, mixes, syrups, garnishes, etc.
• Provides service to all customers in the bar and lounge area and attends to customer needs.
• Serves food and beverage items at the direction of bartenders.
• Takes orders from customers and ensures 100% accuracy when entering orders into the system.
• Clears and marks customers with correct flatware prior to each course.
• Properly rotates products and ensures perishable items are labeled.
• Maintains responsible service of alcohol to all customers including checking identification for proof of age.
• Maintains inventory levels for all liquor, beer, wine, and bar items for service to customers.
• Maintains the appearance of the bar and lounge at all times while adhering to safety and health standards set forth by the Local Department of Health.
• Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of bar area and restocking the bar for the next shift.
• Performs inventory at the direction of the Bar Manager.
• Updates knowledge and skills continuously by participating in staff training opportunities.
• Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.
• Responsible for training new employees as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler's Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Certification for responsible alcohol service or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software such as point of sales, reservations management, inventory management, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to execute steps of service in adherence with company policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication with management and teammates.
• Knowledge of classic and house beverages.

Nevada Pay Range

Nevada's Pay Transparency Law requires employers to provide the salary range or rate for a position to applicants who have interviewed for it, seek a promotion, or for an internal transfer to that position.

$12 - $12 USD

Benefits (with variation for full-time/part-time employment):

• Structured, generous compensation for all positions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Employee Dining Discounts
• Paid Time Off

COTE fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, co