Barback: Energetic, Fast-Paced Bar Support

Kansas City Power & Light District; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Power & Light District is seeking a Barback to support bartenders by stocking supplies, preparing garnishes, and keeping the bar clean and organized. The role requires energy, professionalism, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced nightlife environment.

You should speak fluent English and be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior food service experience and basic math skills help with orders, inventory, and maintaining bar safety.

Qualifications

• Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent English

Customer service

Job description

Kansas City Power & Light District is seeking a Barback to support bartenders by stocking supplies, preparing garnishes, and keeping the bar clean and organized. The role requires energy, professionalism, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced nightlife environment.

You should speak fluent English and be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior food service experience and basic math skills help with orders, inventory, and maintaining bar safety.