Barback - Stateside Live!

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality and entertainment venue in Philadelphia seeks a Barback to assist with various responsibilities, including bar preparation and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service, communicate effectively, and possess a valid health/food handler card. This part-time position requires an energetic and outgoing individual who can lift heavy items and maintain professionalism in a lively environment.

Qualifications

• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, are used frequently.

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.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment by cleaning up spills and emptying trash cans.

Skills

Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations

Fluent English

Communication skills

Alcohol awareness certification

Education

Valid health/food handler card

Job description

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Stateside Live! is a hospitality and entertainment district centered in the heart of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The one-of-a-kind venue features multiple restaurants, bars, and entertainment choices, including: PBR Philly: Coors Banquet Bar, 1100 Social, Miller Time Beer Hall, Live! Arena which includes: Birra Peroni, Chickie’s and Pete’s, Geno’s Steaks, and Lorenzo and Sons Pizza. Voted Philadelphia’s No. 1 Sports Bar by Philadelphia Magazine, Stateside Live! is a joint partnership between Philadelphia-based Comcast Spectacor and Baltimore-based The Cordish Companies.

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants

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