Barback - Pizza Bar

ENT1009ECIL; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pizza Bar in Kansas City seeks a Barback to support bar operations with energy and professionalism. You will assist with basic prep, restock, keg handling, and keeping the bar clean while delivering courteous customer service to guests.

Candidates should have food service experience, fluent English, and any alcohol awareness certification or permits as required by state or local regulations.

Qualifications

• Must speak fluent English.
• Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders and paperwork.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or health/food handler card as required.

Responsibilities

• Show that you are an energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform basic prep work: 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.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.

Job description

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.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.