Barback

Ballpark Village; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic Barback to join their vibrant team in a lively entertainment venue. This role involves supporting bar operations by performing essential tasks such as restocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will possess food service experience and strong communication skills, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The position offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time opportunities, making it perfect for those looking to thrive in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to be part of an exciting team that values fun and professionalism, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Employee Discount

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Food service experience with knowledge of bar operations.
• Must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic prep work behind the bar and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide courteous customer service and communicate effectively.
• Assist with changing kegs and organizing barware.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Food Service Experience

Basic Math Skills

Fluent English

Education

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Food Handler Card

Job description

Live! is the central gathering place and entertainment plaza of Ballpark Village with two levels and 20,000 square feet of entertainment market space. With a world-class audio and video presentation spanning over 1,200 sq ft of HDTV, including a 40 foot LED, St. Louis sports fans get one of the best sports-viewing experiences in the country. This is the place to be year round with a 100 foot long retractable glass roof, one of the largest of its kind in the country, fans can enjoy the nice weather during warmer months. The venue includes, a stage for live concerts and performances, LED ribbon boards circling the entire space, a 200 seat restaurant and VIP lounge area.

Barback Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Show that you are an energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform basic prep work behind the bar: refilling ice bins, restocking beer/liquor, cutting garnishes.
• Change empty kegs in keg room, including moving full kegs of beer.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment by cleaning up spills and emptying trash cans.
• Organizes bar and drink ware.
• Clear and clean bar in a timely manner.
• Perform more than one task at a time.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.

Barback Qualifications:

• Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Must be at least age 18 or older, depending on state regulations.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Barback position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 200 pounds (kegs, ice, glasses, trays, etc.)
• Move about the facility efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Tipped Position $13.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift