Barback - Kia Forum

Compass Group USA; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

EVEN app savings

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Levy venues are hiring a Barback to support the bartender team, help maintain exceptional cleanliness, and ensure timely service during busy hours.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of barback experience, knowledge of beverage preparation, a valid food handler card, and state alcohol certification; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Multiple shifts are required, with opportunities to learn and grow within Levy's hospitality network.

Qualifications

• 1+ years barback experience in a fast-paced full-service setting.
• Understanding of mixing, garnishing, and serving alcoholic beverages.
• Food handlers’ card and state alcohol certification.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Ability to stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and deliver food and beverage items to the bar area.
• Set up bar with top-shelf liquor and stock snacks and supplies.
• Assist in opening/closing side work and bus tables.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and sanitize surfaces.
• Follow state liquor laws and company policies.
• Prepare and serve beverages to assist bartender.

Skills

Barback experience

Mixing & garnishing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Food handlers’ card

Responsible alcohol certification

Job description

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages, one in which you can learn and grow and be a part of a great team? We're hiring! Great team member perks like Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app.

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

Summary: The Barback is responsible for assisting the Bartender in providing the highest quality service possible to guests while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hours of operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Retrieves all needed food items from kitchen and delivers to bar area.
• Retrieves all needed beverage items and garnishes from storerooms and delivers to bar area.
• Sets up bottles on bar with 'top shelf' liquor on back shelf.
• Places appropriate bar snacks on counter; keeps supplies, such as snacks and napkins, stocked throughout shift.
• Assists in opening and closing side work as assigned.
• Buses tables in bar area.
• Helps ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the bar or lounge areas; washes work tables, walls, refrigerators and floors under equipment; sweeps and mops service areas, including floor mats.
• Thorough knowledge of bar set-up and closing.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts.
• Follows State Liquor laws and Company policies regarding the service of any alcoholic beverage and enforcement of ordinances and laws.
• Prepares and serves beverages as needed to assist bartender.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• 1+ years previous Barback experience required, preferably in a fast-paced full-service establishment.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of mixing, garnishing, and serving alcoholic beverages.
• Excellent communication and professional interpersonal skills required.
• Food handlers’ card and state recognized responsible alcohol certification.
• Must be of legal age to create and pour alcoholic beverages in accordance with local and state laws.
• Must be able to continuously stand, walk and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, squat, reach overhead, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Will be occasionally kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Will seldom be sitting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting over 50 pounds.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely.