Barback - matchbox VA

Thompson Hospitality Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team where great food and great times come together! As a Barback, you will support bartenders in providing exceptional service and maintaining a well-stocked, organized bar. This role offers the chance to showcase your passion for hospitality in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to diversity and community, you'll be part of a family-run organization that values every team member. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity for career growth as you serve millions of guests across the nation. If you're ready to bring your energy and enthusiasm to a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k), matched up to 4%

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Discounted meal plan for employees and relatives

Qualifications

• Experience in the restaurant industry preferred.
• High energy and stamina are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartenders by keeping the bar stocked and organized.
• Prepare garnishes and maintain cleanliness in the bar area.
• Support bartenders during busy times and wash glassware as needed.

Skills

Prior experience in the restaurant industry

High energy and stamina

Ability to work flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to join the vibrant team at matchbox, where great food and great times come together? As a Barback, you will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth operation of the bar. Your primary responsibility will be to assist bartenders and ensure that they have everything that is needed to provide efficient and high-quality service to customers. With our craveable food, destination drinks, and diverse menu, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your knowledge and passion for our offerings. You must be at least 18 years of age for this position.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Responsibilities

• Keep the bar stocked with drinks, mixers, and supplies for bartenders.
• Prepare garnishes and set up stations before opening.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Assist bartenders during busy times by fetching ingredients and helping with drink preparation.
• Wash glassware and utensils as needed.
• Maintain bar equipment and report issues if they arise.
• Dispose of waste and keep the area tidy.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the restaurant industry.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) preferred.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and all holidays.
• Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day; able to climb flights of stairs.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile environment.

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose
  • Give back to our communities
  • Celebrate diversity
• People
  • Do the right thing
  • Treat people the way you want to be treated
  • Always do your best
  • Be accountable for our actions
• Performance
  • Serve the highest quality food
  • Provide world-class service
  • Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.