Barback/ Support

BU Hospitality; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BU Hospitality in Grand Rapids is seeking a dedicated restaurant team member to support bussing, bar top resets for guests, food running, and opening/closing duties. This role emphasizes guest interaction and maintaining cleanliness across the bar and dining area.

The position requires strong teamwork, good communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Physical stamina to stand long periods and lift up to 50 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year restaurant experience preferred.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and works well with others.
• Excellent people skills.
• Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with guests.
• Section and bar cleanliness.
• Restaurant cleanliness.
• Lunch, dinner and brunch service.
• Bar prep.
• Zoning and organization.
• Receiving and deliveries.
• Opening and closing.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Team player

People skills

Job description

• Bussing and resetting the bar top for guests
• Bussing and resetting tables
• Food running
• Opening & closing

Primary Role & Responsibilities

• Interacting with guests
• Section and bar cleanliness
• Restaurant cleanliness
• Lunch, dinner & brunch service
• Bar prep
• Zoning & organization
• Receiving & deliveries
• Bussing and resetting the bar top for guests
• Bussing and resetting tables
• Table maintenance
• Food running
• Opening & closing

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1 year restaurant experience preferred
• Detail orientated
• Excellent communication skills, positive attitude, & works well with others
• Excellent people skills
• Available to work weekends, evenings, & holidays
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift up to 50lbs