Barback - Miller Tavern & Beer Garden

Xfinity Live!; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant dining and entertainment venue in Arlington is seeking a Barback to support beverage operations and provide excellent customer service. This role requires candidates to have food service experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to lift heavy items safely. Responsibilities include maintaining bar cleanliness, preparing drinks, and assisting in customer interactions. Ideal for energetic individuals looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment, especially during busy nights and events.

Qualifications

• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized frequently with co-workers and guests.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic prep work behind the bar: refilling ice bins, restocking beer/liquor.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment by cleaning spills.
• Offer courteous customer service and communicate effectively.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent English

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Alcohol awareness certification

Food service permit

Job description

Miller Tavern & Beer Garden Arlington
1650 E Randol Mill Rd
Arlington, TX 76011, USA

Description

Miller Tavern & Beer Garden offers an unparalleled beer and dining experience for sports fans and visitors to Texas Live! Guests can enjoy elevated gastro‑pub fare with a twist, presented with the opportunity to pair with world‑class beers. Featured menu items include Cherry‑Glazed Bourbon Bacon, Pimento Cheese Red Potato Skins and Miller’s Fried Chicken with Bacon and Jalapeno Corn Fritters. The venue also features lighter options including Tavern Bowls – perfectly grilled chicken or salmon over citrus‑infused quinoa, brown rice, wheat berries, fresh roasted season vegetables and balsamic drizzle.

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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