Barback - Big E's Sports Grill Midland

Suburban Inns; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Holiday pay

Volunteer time off

Advancement opportunities

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Suburban Inns is seeking a Barback to support bartenders with prep, stocking, running, and cleaning while upholding health standards. You will help maintain supply levels and assist guests with service excellence.

Role includes varied shifts, potential internship/part-time status, and opportunities for advancement within a dynamic hospitality team at Big E's.

Qualifications

• No formal education required (except TIPS).
• Basic arithmetic for cash handling.
• Strong communication and guest service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and make them feel welcome.
• Inspect bar for supplies before shift.
• Stock glasses, liquors, beers and wines as needed.
• Refill garnishes and mixers; wash glasses at the bar.
• Assist bartender with tasks and closing responsibilities.
• Restock bar at end of night; request supplies as needed.

Skills

Guest interaction

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Cash handling

Education

TIPS Certification

Job description

Big E's is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for skill development and advancement. Come join the best team in the Food and Beverage and the Hospitality Industries!

Barback:

• Shifts: 2nd shift available (Each shift is about 5 hours)
• Part-time
• Wage: Starting at $13.73/hour - negotiable based on experience
• Position can be used as a paid internship

Benefits Include:

• Hotel and restaurant discounts
• Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
• Flexible schedules (dependent on position)
• Holiday Pay
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year (must be accredited)
• Advancement opportunities
• 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoptionleave for those who qualify for FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations)

Position Summary:

As a Barback you would be responsible for assisting the bartender with any prep-work, stocking, running, and cleaning, while following local health department standards, Suburban Inns' Core Values, and Suburban Inns, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

Essential Functions:

• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Inspect bar prior to shift for adequate supplies
• Stock glasses, liquors, beers, and wines as needed
• Refill garnishes and mixers
• Wash glasses at the bar
• Assist the bartender with any job-related tasks requested by them
• Restock bar at the end of the night
• Request supplies as needed
• Change sanitizer in bar area every two hours
• Help with closing procedures of the bar
• Assist with deep cleaning and routine maintenance of bar equipment
• Follow all Suburban Inns processes
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Other duties as requested by management

Position Requirements:

• Minimum Knowledge: Requires ability to interpret / extract information and/or perform arithmetic functions. Good communication skills
• Formal Education and Job-Related Experience: None
• License, Registration, and/or Certification Required: TIPS Certification (may be completed upon hire
• Work Schedule: Work regularly requires or varies between day, evening, night, holiday, and/or weekend assignments. Schedule varies according to business demands and needs
• Required Travel: Position does not require travel to other Suburban Inns properties or other locations. Work is performed on property
• Physical Effort: Significant portions of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting material or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 150 pounds) materials for intermittent periods throughout the day

Uniform and Appearance Guidelines:

Uniform: A shirt and nametag will be provided. Team Members are responsible for their own pants and shoes meeting Suburban Inns specifications. Pants need to be either black slacks or dark wash jeans with no holes (no yoga-style) and shoes need to be black, close-toed and non-slip.

Appearance: Hair must be kept well-groomed. All facial piercings and tattoos that are not covered by a work uniform must be approved by management. Any tattoo that is deemed offensive to co-workers, guests, vendors or others in the workplace based on racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, or other characteristics or attributes of a sensitive or legally protected nature are not permitted and must remain covered or concealed at all times. This policy will be administered by the position’s supervisor, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, height, weight, genetics, familial status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The Vice President of Operations has the authority to veto any decision made by the position’s supervisor.

We are a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Accordingly, the responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with Suburban Inns business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and / or different responsibilities from those set forth above.