Barback

Gracious Hospitality Management; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Employee dining discounts

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

COTE, a flagship concept by Gracious Hospitality Management, seeks Barbacks to join its vibrant bar and dining team in Las Vegas. You will assist bartenders, prepare bar ingredients, and ensure smooth service at the bar and lounge amid a fast-paced, high-standard steakhouse environment.

Responsibilities include stocking, greeting guests, handling orders with accuracy, and upholding safety and health standards while supporting other stations as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read, speak, understand English and follow directions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, team-player attitude with professionalism under pressure.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up and breakdown bar area; keep bar stocked with glasses, coasters, napkins, straws, ice, liquor, wine and beer.
• Clean and organize bar storage areas and prep spaces.
• Greet customers and provide warm, attentive service.
• Organize and shelve beer and liquor deliveries.
• Prepare juices, syrups, garnishes, and other bar ingredients.
• Take orders accurately and input into the system with 100% accuracy.
• Serve food and beverages as directed; assist bartenders as needed.
• Maintain responsible alcohol service and check IDs.
• Maintain inventory levels of liquor, beer, wine, and bar items.
• Ensure bar and lounge appearance meets health and safety standards.

Skills

English literacy

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Able to work under pressure

Flexibility (weekends/nights)

Tools

POS system

Reservations management

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

• Prepares juices, mixes, syrups, garnishes, etc.

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:

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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’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.

Nevada Pay Range: $12 USD - $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, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail]