Barback - Sports & Social Bethesda

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospitality and entertainment company is hiring a part-time Barback at their unique sports bar in Bethesda. This entry-level position involves preparing the bar, restocking supplies, and providing excellent customer service. Successful candidates will have food service experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an hourly wage plus tips and requires physical stamina to handle the demands of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and bar operations required.
• Must communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Certifications may be required depending on local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform prep work behind the bar and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide professional customer service and handle multiple tasks.
• Assist in restocking and changing kegs as needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent English

Communication skills

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Job description

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Sports & Social Bethesda is a one‑of‑a‑kind sports bar and social lounge located in the Pike & Rose Development. The 7,700‑square‑foot location will have plenty of TV screens for fans to watch games, including an 18‑foot LED display showing multiple games and sporting events at once along with a 2,000‑square‑foot outdoor patio. Sports & Social will offer guests an elevated dining and beverage experience including made‑from‑scratch menu items and curated cocktails, live music and special events several days a week, as well as a wide variety of interactive social games for everyone to enjoy.

Barback Responsibilities

• 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.
• Organize 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

This is a tipped position. The hourly rate is $4.00 per hour plus tips.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants

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