Barback

American Social; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social in Miami is seeking a bar/food service associate to support bar operations and guest experience. You will prepare bar items, stock and maintain bar supplies, and deliver beverages and food while engaging guests to ensure a positive experience.

The role requires fluency in English, the ability to work late-night shifts, and adherence to safety, sanitation, and liquor laws. Prior beverage knowledge and a team-focused attitude will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (spoken, read and written)
• Attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Skill and coordination for pouring drinks and handling glassware
• Ability to communicate with team using radios
• Ability to work well under pressure

Responsibilities

• Live and embraces American Social Vision and Core Values
• Prepares bar prep items using recipe, proper portioning and storage
• Maintains bar stock and is responsible for stocking liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice and bar tools
• Delivers beverages and food and maintains guest engagement
• Cleans, sanitizes and polishes glassware and keeps presentation standards
• Follows safety, sanitation and administrative procedures and adheres to liquor laws

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.