Barback - Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar, Nashville Nashville, TN

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Barback to support bartenders in a vibrant nightlife environment. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, stocking supplies, and providing exceptional service to guests. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a passion for the hospitality industry. Join a team where your contributions will enhance the guest experience and ensure smooth bar operations. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bar operations and drink recipes.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartenders with opening and closing duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and serve guests professionally.

Skills

Customer Service

Bar Operations Knowledge

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:Barback assists Bartenders in all opening and closing duties. Responsible for maintaining cleanbars,stocking, and cleanliness ofsilverware, glassware, and dishesfora high-volume restaurant and/or nightlife bar. Works in an efficient and professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering superior Guest service at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

-Respond to Guest inquiries and requests in a courteous and polite manner

-Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through your work area throughout shift

-Provide professional and friendly guest services.Respond to Guest inquiries and requests in a courteous and polite manner

-Adhere to allTC Restaurant GroupStandard Operating Procedures

-Keep bar top cleanandfree of dirty glasses, dirty ashtrays, trash, etc. throughout shift. Keep back bar clean and organized

-Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed

-Maintain opening/closing liquor, beer, wine, and consumables par

-Ensure proper rotation of all liquor, beer, wine, and consumable items

-Clean all spills and waste immediately.Sweep and mop as needed. Place all trash in proper receptacles

-Assist with loading/unloading of miscellaneous equipment, such as boxes, food, and beverage product

-Responsible for ensuring all stocking is complete, and any shortage of stock is reported-Polish and wash glassware throughout shift. Prepares all mixes and garnishes

-Recognize and acknowledge when Guests are becoming intoxicated and/or are intoxicated

-Monitor potentially intoxicated and/or disruptive Guests and promptly bring to a manager’s attention

-Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as Company and/or departmental policies/procedures

-Comply with all state and federal liquor laws

-Report any incidents of theft, vandalism, violations, or guest complaints/incidents

-Performs other job-related duties as assigned

IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, THE BARBACK WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES:

-Accountability

-Adherence to Policy

-Appearance

-Attitude

-Dependability

-Development

-Guest satisfaction

-Job skills knowledge

-Judgment

-Productivity

-Punctuality

-Quality of work

-Teamwork

-Working relationships

-Written and Verbal communication

WORKING KNOWLEDGE /EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

-High School Diploma or equivalent required

-Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

-21+ years of age

- Ability to access and operate business applications for communication with fellow team members (i.e. email, chat/text messaging)

-Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards

-Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

-Knowledge of basic bar and restaurant operations and liquor, beer, and wine brand names

-Knowledge of drink recipes and proper garnish, cutting, and presentation

-Proper lifting techniques, Inventory, and stock rotation

-Entry level of high-volume bar, restaurant, and nightlife operations

-Work will include indoor and/or outdoor areas. Must have the ability to withstand high and low temperatures

-Work is typically in an area, which may be unusually hot, cold, noisy etc. Work may be performed in small areas with a 3 ft. access.

-Tasks are performed from a non-sitting and sitting position.

-Ability to lift, push and pull up to 20 pounds.

-Ability to perform work tasks while bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching.

-Constant contact with guests and fellow Team Members is required.

-Schedule could exceed 30 hours per week and may include overtime when approved by management

-Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

-Ability to be exposed to day life/nightlife environmental factors including but not limited to second-hand smoke, excessive noise, flashing/strobe lights, and stress levels related to interacting with guests in a fast-paced environment.

TC Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.