Mia's Orlando Bar Back

Wet Willie's; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A popular bar and restaurant in Orlando is seeking a Bar Back to support bartenders during setup and closing, while also interacting with guests. While previous experience as a bar back, busser, or food runner is preferred, it is not required. Candidates must demonstrate good verbal communication, time management, and organizational skills. This role entails physical tasks such as lifting and standing for extended periods, making attention to detail essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bar back, busser, or food runner preferred.
• Basic English speaking required.
• Dependable and reliable with minimal supervision.
• High awareness and attention to detail needed.
• Effective multitasking in pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for bartenders during setup and closing.
• Interact with guests in a friendly manner.
• Communicate guest needs to bartenders as appropriate.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Sales skills

Job description

Provide support for bartenders during setup, during service, and through assistance with closing responsibilities. Interacts with guests in a friendly fashion, and helps to take care of their needs or communicate them to the bartenders as appropriate.

Requirements

Qualifications

Previous experience as a bar back, busser or food runner is preferred, but not required. Must speak basic English. Must be able to work well under pressure and be self-motivated. Must have good organizational, time management and sales skills. Must possess verbal communication skills to relay basic information. Must be dependable, reliable and be driven with minimal supervision. Must possess a high level of awareness, attention to detail and follow-through. Must be both effective and efficient at multi-tasking in pressure situations.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements

Position requires sitting, handling, eye-hand coordination, stooping, kneeling, and walking/standing for multiple hours in succession. This position may on occasion require the lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing of up to approximately 21-50lbs. Must be able to withstand changes to temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat. Must be able to work in a confined area for multiple hours in succession.

Must be able to reach with hands and arms, talk and hear effectively with surrounding background noise. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must possess adequate sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations. Must be able to add, subtract, multiple and divide at a basic level.