Barback - Pizza Bar

Xfinity Live!; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant entertainment venue in Kansas City is looking for an energetic Barback to support bar operations. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting with drink preparation, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants should have food service experience, be at least 18 years old, and possess strong communication skills. Working nights and weekends might be required. This role is essential for ensuring a great atmosphere for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar or nightclub operations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Mathematical skills for handling cash and orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic prep work behind the bar.
• Maintain a clean and tidy bar environment.
• Provide professional customer service.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent English

Communication skills

Education

Alcohol awareness certification or food service permit

Job description

Pizza Bar Kansas City
1330 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

Pizza Bar is a slice of Kansas City's good life. Enjoy fresh New York style pizza made fresh with hand‑tossed dough and sauce from San Marzano tomatoes imported from Italy. Pair your handcrafted pie with a cold one from their extensive selection of Kansas City's own Boulevard Beer on tap. It's perfect for a quick lunch, large party, your everyday hangout, and a great nightlife.

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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