Barback AW Bar

AW Bar; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay + tips

Employee Discount

Referral Program

Flexible Schedule

Paid Training

Free parking

Job summary

AW Bar in Tampa, FL is seeking a dependable barback to support bartenders and maintain a smooth, fast-paced service. You will restock garnishes, ice, straws, glassware, and supplies, assist with opening/closing duties, and help with drink preparation and guest interaction.

The ideal candidate works well in a team, communicates clearly, and can handle nights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or GED is required, and you must be 18 or older.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced bar or restaurant setting.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.
• Able to stand long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with opening/closing duties: restock garnishes, napkins, straws, glassware, etc.
• Ensure bar is stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Check taps/appliances and perform minor repairs or change kegs as needed.
• Keep bar clean: wipe surfaces, sweep/mop, remove dirty glassware, clean storage areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Guest service

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AW Bar is looking for efficient barbacks who can work with bartenders to ensure that our customers receive prompt, seamless service. The barback will assist in cleaning the bar, preparing garnishes, ensuring the bar is well stocked with napkins, straws, glassware, garnishes, and all other necessities, and taking on other duties to support the bartender and ensure that the bar operates smoothly. You should be knowledgeable about menu items, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment.

To be a successful barback, you should be passionate about working as part of a team delivering excellent drinks and service to customers. You should be efficient, reliable, and perceptive with excellent communication and time management skills. This position requires availability on nights, weekends, and holidays.

What You'll Do:

• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.
• Ensuring bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Checking taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs, or changing out kegs, if needed.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Learning about menu items and memorizing cocktail recipes.
• Taking orders, preparing drinks, bussing tables, opening tabs, and processing payments especially during peak hours.
• Speaking to customers, answering questions, handling complaints.
• Maintain records and report levels of usage to assist in the reordering process and ensuring that delivered items are stored properly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in a fast-paced bar, restaurant, or nightlife venue
• Excellent interpersonal and guest service skills.
• Well-organized with ability to take and place food and beverage orders accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift, balance, and carry trays of food weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay + tips
• Employee Discount
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Training
• Free parking