Barback: Fast-Paced Bar Prep & Guest Service

Kansas City Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular entertainment venue in Kansas City is seeking an energetic Barback to support bar operations and assist in maintaining a fun and professional atmosphere. Responsibilities include preparing the bar area, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate has food service experience and strong communication skills. Must be at least 18 years old and able to handle heavy items. This position may require working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Must be at least age 18 or older.
• Alcohol awareness certification or valid health/food handler card required.

Responsibilities

• Show energetic and professional demeanor.
• Perform basic bar prep work, including refilling and restocking.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent English

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Job description

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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