Beverage Bar Back

Seneca Gaming Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Gaming Corporation in Buffalo, NY seeks a Beverage Bar Back to support beverage operations by stocking stations, preparing fruit, ice, and glassware, and delivering bar supplies. This role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working a 24-hour schedule.

You will interact with guests and staff, maintain cleanliness, and follow internal policies and security guidelines. English communication is essential, and prior bar or customer service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• High school diploma or its equivalency preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment such as juice guns, ice machines, mixers, soda guns and other beverage stock equipment.
• Must have excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Obtain supplies and equipment for each beverage station and place fruits, glasses and silverware in their places.
• Prepare fruit, fill ice bins and clean ashtrays.
• Wash glasses for the bartender and clear debris from the bar.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicate in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner.
• Attend necessary meetings and meet attendance guidelines; comply with policies and procedures.
• May be called upon to deliver ice and beverages to bars; operate four-wheel carts.
• Duties may change as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Juice guns

Ice machines

Mixers

Soda guns

Pourers

Knives

Coffee machines

Non-alcoholic frozen drink machines

Ice tea machines

Job description

The Beverage Bar Back will provide friendly, excellent service to every customer as well as keep the beverage area clean and stocked at all times. Responsible for delivery of requisitioned bar supplies (i.e., CO2 canisters, liquor, wine, beer, fruit, glasses, matches, ashtrays, ice, etc.). Position requires extensive physical exertion of the arms, hands and legs, the use of four wheel carts, four-wheel ice containers and two-wheel trash containers. Tasks include pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, walking and reaching. Position requires the ability to communicate effectively in English. All duties are to be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain supplies and equipment for each beverage station and place fruits, glasses and silverware in their respective places.
• Prepare fruit, fill ice bins and clean ashtrays.
• Wash glasses for the bartender and clear debris from the bar.
• Maintain a current understanding of all policy and guidelines regarding information security including the Seneca Gaming Corporation Acceptable Use Policy. Understand and comply with all information security policies and procedures at all times.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicate in a pleasant, friendly and professional manner at all times. Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors, managers and staff.
• Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
• Must complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment.
• Attend all necessary meetings.
• Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed.

Hours are determined by a 24-hour schedule.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pushing, pulling and turning a four wheel loaded cart to all bars in the casino from the liquor storeroom. The weight of a loaded cart will vary, from one hundred (100) to five hundred (500) pounds, depending upon the size and content of orders.
• Unload cart and place or stack orders in pre-designated areas.
• Return empty cart to liquor storeroom.
• Remove trash, empty boxes, and soiled bar towels one to four (4) times a shift.
• Sort trash at dumpster areas into proper container, i.e. boxes, trash, and towels. Return empty trash carts.
• Know the location of all bars within the complex.
• Thoroughly clean the floors of all mats and the floor behind bars (swing & graveyard shift).
• Position requires extensive walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Exchange empty bottles of liquor for full bottles in pump room.
• Change Bag in Box, CO2 tanks and tap kegs.
• May be called upon to deliver empty bottles to liquor storeroom area.
• May be called upon to deliver ice to bars.
• Occasionally act as Beverage Bartender when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Education/Experience:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
  • High school diploma or its equivalency preferred.
  • Previous customer service experience preferred.
  • Ability to operate the following equipment: Juice guns, cutting boards, soda guns, ice machines, mixers, pourers, knives, coffee machines, non-alcoholic frozen drink machines, ice tea machines, and other necessary equipment.
• Language Skills and Reasoning Ability:
  • Must possess excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to speak effectively to the public, employees and customers.
  • Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
  • Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
  • Must be able to stand, walk and move through all areas of the casino.
  • Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees and members of the business community in all situations.
  • Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds, bend, pull and carry beverage stock to and from refrigerators and cabinets.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. When on the casino floor, the noise levels increase to loud. Must be able to work in an environment where smoking is permitted.

Salary Starting Rate

$10.70 Compensation is negotiable based on experience and education. Each position has varying minimum qualifications. In the absence of fully qualified candidates, some requirements may be waived.

Welcome to Seneca Gaming Corporation! We are thrilled that you are considering joining our team. At Seneca Gaming, our mission is to provide the best place to work and play. Our dedication to this mission is reflected in our BEST Service Standards! We prepare our team members by incorporating our values in the BEST 8 hours of the day! We believe by prioritizing the well-being of our team members and guests, we will exceed expectations as long as every team member uses their voice that brings out the best in Seneca Gaming Corporation. We are committed to sustainable practices that ensure long-term growth and stability for the future workforce at SGC!