Barback - AVA Rooftop Bar

Xfinity Live!; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AVA is a rooftop destination offering craft cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired small plates. We are seeking fun and motivated hospitality professionals to join our team. Enjoy a fun work environment, venue discounts, and thorough training as part of your role as Barback.

Responsibilities include bar prep, keg changes, and keeping the bar clean and organized, while delivering professional guest service behind a fast-paced bar. Training is provided to ensure success.

Qualifications

• Food service experience required.
• Fluent English required; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Show energetic, outgoing, and professional demeanor.
• Do basic prep behind the bar: refill ice, restock beer/liquor, cut garnishes.
• Change empty kegs and move full kegs to keg room.
• Maintain a clean, tidy bar and manage trash.
• Organize bar and drinkware; keep bar clean and ready for service.
• Provide polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and guests.
• Complete all assigned side work.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent English

Age 18+

Communication skills

Alcohol awareness

Reading and writing

Math skills

Weekend/night availability

Job description

Description

AVA is a rooftop destination for those seeking an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. An outdoor roof deck oasis featuring classic craft cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired small plates perfect for sharing.

AVA is seeking fun and motivated hospitality professionals. Enjoy a fun work environment, discounts to our venues and events, and thorough training.

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.
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.

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