Barback - Midland

Xfinity Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A popular entertainment venue in Kansas City is seeking a dedicated Barback who will assist with bar operations while upholding a fun and professional atmosphere. Responsibilities include preparing drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have food service experience, be fluent in English, and possess good communication skills, along with the ability to handle heavy items and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Must be at least age 18 or older, depending on state regulations.
• Alcohol awareness certification or valid health/food handler card required.

Responsibilities

• Show energy and professionalism in a bar environment.
• Perform prep work and maintain cleanliness of the bar.
• Provide courteous customer service and communicate effectively.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent English

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Job description

Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland features state-of-the-art sound, lighting and amenities that enhance the historic ambiance. While providing a premium entertainment experience for guests, it is a “must play” venue for touring artists every year and a “must see” experience for every fan.

Barback Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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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