Barback -The Clydesdale

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Live! Hospitality and Entertainment is opening a NEW concept featuring a full-service restaurant and bar. We are seeking a Barback to support the front-of-house team during busy service periods.

The Barback will perform bar prep, restock supplies, handle keg changes, and help maintain a clean, organized bar environment while delivering courteous guest service.

Qualifications

• Food service experience with knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Strong communication skills for guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Ability to multitask and handle busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Present an energetic, outgoing, and professional vibe.
• Perform basic bar prep: refilling ice bins, restocking beer/liquor, garnishes.
• Change empty kegs in keg room and move full kegs.
• Maintain a clean, tidy bar area and clean spills.
• Organize bar and drink ware; keep bar ready for service.
• Provide polite, professional customer service to guests.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent English

Communication skills

Team interaction

Job description

Live! Hospitality and Entertainment is opening a NEW concept featuring a full-service restaurant and bar!

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.