Barback (Part-Time)

Socket.dev; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Entertainment Co. in Las Vegas is hiring a Barback to support the Food & Beverage team. You will assist in day-to-day bar operations, set up, stock, and break down bar areas, and ensure guests receive fast, courteous service.

The role requires at least some barback experience, ability to work quickly under peak periods, and compliance with health and safety guidelines. Must be 21+, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Hourly pay starts at $20.86 per hour.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have prior barback experience.
• Must work rapidly and remain calm during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of Sphere Food & Beverage to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Provide fast, professional, and courteous service to bartenders.
• Carry product up and down the stairs from the warehouse to the bar locations as needed.
• Know all bar positions and where products are housed and ready to transport.
• Set up stock and maintain bar areas including breakdown and cleanup.

Skills

Barback experience

Customer service

Job description

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring?

The Barback is responsible for setting up, maintaining, and breaking down your assigned bar locations. Anticipating the needs of Bartenders so that they can continue to serve snacks and beverages to guests in a timely and responsible manner. Always promote positive guest/client experience and superior customer service.

What will you do?

• Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Sphere Food & Beverage department to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Responsible for providing fast, professional, and courteous service to all bartenders.
• Must be able to help supervisors and carry product up and down the stairs from the warehouse to the bar locations in a smooth, efficient, and pleasant manner.
• Know all bar positions and where all products are housed and ready to transport any/all product at any time when asked to do so.
• Must also break down machinery including, but not limited to popcorn machines, drink machines, and coolers.
• Responsible for setting up stock and maintain bar areas including break down and cleanup of bar and bar area.
• Ensure liquor, garnish, glasses, product, etc. are properly stored and presented; deliver and distribute ice accordingly.
• Help maintain warehouse area according to Sphere standards by following Southern Nevada Department of Health Code.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.
• Provide information to patrons and answer questions/inquiries regarding Sphere facility.

What do you need to succeed?

• The ideal candidate will have prior barback experience.
• Must work rapidly and remain calm during peak periods.

Special Requirements

• General physical requirements such as lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs., standing for long periods, walking long distances, bending and constant motion is often required.
• May be exposed to theatrical smoke, strobe lights, pyrotechnics, intense sound, rapid motion video effects, smoke, and odors
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, have split days off, work weekends and holidays in a 24 X 7 environment.
• Certifications
• Alcohol Certification Card
• Food Handler Safety Training Card
• LVMPD – Non-Gaming Work Card

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Hourly Pay Range

$20.86 — $20.86 USD

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