Barback - Palm Tree Club KC

Live; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Live in Kansas City, MO is seeking an energetic Barback to support nightly bar operations at MO Palm Tree Club. You will perform basic prep, keep bar stocked, assist with keg changes, and help maintain a clean, welcoming space for guests.

The role requires fluent English, reliability for nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to lift up to 200 pounds. Prior food service and knowledge of bar/nightclub operations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Food service experience with 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 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.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Show energetic, outgoing, and professional demeanor.
• Perform basic prep behind the bar: refilling ice bins, restocking beer/liquor, cutting garnishes.
• Change empty kegs in keg room, including moving full kegs of beer.
• Help maintain a clean and tidy bar area, cleaning spills and emptying trash.
• Organize bar and drink ware.
• Clear and clean the bar in a timely manner.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and guests.
• Complete side work as assigned.
• Handle items weighing up to 200 pounds (kegs, ice, glasses, trays, etc.).

Skills

Food service experience

English fluency

Customer service

Team communication

Job description

MO Palm Tree Club
14 E 14th St
Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

Description

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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