Barback - Katsuya Century City

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality is seeking a barback to support bartenders in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role requires staying in constant communication with the bartenders and service team to ensure the bar remains stocked and prepared for service.

Minimum two years in a high-end dining or hospitality setting is preferred. Must be 21+, polish, professional, and customer-focused, with the ability to multitask and thrive under pressure in a VIP-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a high-end, service-focused environment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a seamless guest experience.
• Cleans bar area and equipment according to Health Standards.
• Maintains bar stock and ensures proper labeling and pour spouts.
• Expedites guests’ drink orders by supporting bartenders.
• Assists with setup and organization of back bar and storerooms.
• Provides proactive support to bartenders and servers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Team player

Tools

Food Handler Card

RBS Certificate

Job description

sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to indulge in the extraordinary. As the global leader in “lifestyle hospitality,” we redefine the hospitality experience through innovation and collaboration. We ELEVATE THE EXTRAORDINARY.

A pioneering icon in lifestyle hospitality, sbe has become an international brand. As a multiplatform hospitality and nightlife company, we create innovative concepts and award-winning experiences. As incubators and operators, we develop globally acclaimed culinary brands, critically acclaimed restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs. What unites them is a continued commitment to innovation, and service, delivering an unparalleled experience that exceeds the highest of expectations and sets new industry standards. sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to INDULGE IN THE EXTRAORDINARY

Katsuya is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors for the American palate. The superb talent and exacting precision of Katsuya has changed the face of Japanese cuisine. Katsuya analyzed the eating habits of the American public and stepped outside of what is considered traditional Japanese cuisine, mixing it with California-style cuisine. This innovation ignited a new sushi trend that spread like wildfire throughout the industry.

Job Summary

The barback acts as the critical support system for our Bartenders. For our bars to function properly, we require our barback to be in constant communication with the Bartenders (as well as the rest of the Service Team). It is their responsibility to ensure that the bar is always stocked with necessary items for proper service and to expedite guests’ drink orders by providing quick and efficient support to the Bartenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures a seamless guest experience


• Cleans bar area, including bar tops, sinks, glasses, refrigerators, coolers, and other bar appliances in accordance with policies and Health Standards.


• Maintains floors and keeps them free of garbage or debris


• Ensure the back bar is set properly with all product labels facing and pour spouts facing to the left.


• Ensures all soda gun products, fruit garnishes, and mixes meet service standards


• Stocks assigned bar with products and supplies for the evening and keeps the assigned bar stock with products and supplies throughout each scheduled shift


• Ensures liquor room, walk-in coolers, and storerooms are always organized and clean.


• Prepares all mixes and garnishes


• Works to anticipate the needs of bartenders and server assistants at all times, assisting them however necessary


• Must have an exceptional personality and hospitality driven attitude


• Must be polished, professional, friendly, dynamic and able to multitask


• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at a time


• Able to take initiative in a VIP driven and guest service focused environment


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment


• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Maintains a \"sense of urgency\" attitude for the completion of responsibilities/tasks

Desired Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year experience in a contemporary dining restaurant


• Must be at least 21 years of age or older

Work Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position


• Requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays


• The position operates in a fast-paced, dynamic hospitality environment focused on delivering high-impact guest experiences.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight (8)-hour shift and work inside assigned bar area in the venue.


• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.


• Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.


• Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes.

Work Authorization

Must be able to provide documentation that shows you are authorized to work in the United States. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.

Education / Experience / Credentials

Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in high-end, service-focused environment. It is the employee's responsibility to secure and maintain the current status of all required certificates, licenses, or registrations when required by local, state, or federal government agencies. ANSI approved Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certificate recognized by the ABC.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe in, embrace, and abide by the spirit, as well, to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Our policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, internships, and apprenticeship. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.