Barback - Miami FL

The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc.; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bar Back to join our Miami Beach team. You will support the bar staff with glassware, batching, restocking, and maintaining a clean bar area, beer cooler, and service space.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a fine dining setting, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Micros experience is a plus and opportunities for growth are highlighted in our benefits program.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a high-volume and high-end environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced, high volume restaurant setting.
• Experience using Micros is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Keep the bar stocked with liquor, syrups, glasses, napkins, and all other necessary items before and during service hours.
• Prepare garnishes, refill ice wells, change beer kegs.
• Clean up spills, organize the counter.
• Handle emergency situations, such as cleaning up broken glasses and clearing up clogged drains.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Adapt to fast-paced environment

Experience in high-volume/high-end

Tools

Micros

Job description

We are seeking experienced bar back to join our team. Our bar backs typically have 1-2 years of bartending/barback experience at a fine dining restaurant.

The bar back is responsible for general assistance of the bar staff, including glass-washing, batching, and restocking of beverage products. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area, beer cooler and assisting guests as needed.

• Keep the bar stocked with liquor, syrups, glasses, napkins, and all other necessary items before and during service hours
• Prepare garnishes, refill ice wells, change beer kegs
• Clean up spills, organize the counter
• Handle emergency situations, such as cleaning up broken glasses and clearing up clogged drains

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1year experience working in a high volume and high-end environment
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced, high volume restaurant setting
• Experience using Micros a big plus

WHY WORK AT SMITH & WOLLENSKY?

1. 1. TRAINING: We offer a wide variety of training programs for all career tracks as well as an intensive operations program for new manager development.
2. 2. ADVANCEMENT: We'll work with you one-on-one to accelerate your opportunities for growth.
3. 3. BENEFITS: We are proud to offer competitive benefits for our team members across all roles:
   • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
   • 401(k) with Company Match
   • Paid Time Off
   • Career Growth Opportunities

Smith & Wollensky participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows companies to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.