Mia's Orlando Bar Back

Wet Willie's; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular bar in Orlando is seeking a Bar Back to support bartenders during setup, service, and closing. Ideal candidates will have a passion for hospitality, able to interact with guests, and perform under pressure. Responsibilities include ensuring bartenders have everything they need and assisting in closing. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates must also possess strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bar back or similar role preferred.
• Must speak basic English.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be self-motivated.
• Dependable, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for bartenders during setup and service.
• Interact with guests in a friendly manner.
• Assist with closing responsibilities.

Skills

English communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Sales skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

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 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 21‑50 lbs.
• 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, multiply and divide at a basic level.