Barback - Living Room

Xfinity Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Xfinity Live! is looking for a Barback to join the team at Kansas City’s premier outdoor bar. In this role, you'll be responsible for various tasks including bar preparation, cleaning, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates are energetic, outgoing, and have a background in food service.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess communication skills, and have relevant certifications. Join us in creating an enjoyable experience for our guests!

Qualifications

• Fluent English; other languages preferred.
• At least 18 years old, depending on state regulations.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food service permit required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic prep work behind the bar.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.

Skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Job description

Living Room is an unparalleled seasonal outdoor bar with plush seating and Kansas City’s largest outdoor video screen. It is the ultimate spot to meet friends and perfect for groups. It is located in the center of the KC Live! Block and has truly become Kansas City’s Living Room.

Barback 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.

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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