MS-Bar Back

Mexican Sugar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mexican Sugar in Austin, TX is seeking a dedicated barback to support the bartenders and ensure smooth service during busy shifts. You will stock wells, fill ice, glassware, garnish fruit, operate juicers, and learn batch cocktail procedures while maintaining a clean, sanitary bar area.

The role requires standing for long periods, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a readiness to follow instructions from management.

Qualifications

• Standing for long periods.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Able to read and follow recipes for juices and batch cocktails.
• Properly use a knife and other kitchen equipment.
• Maintain all necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests and staff professionally and positively.
• Assist bar staff in filling ice wells and stocking liquor.
• Ensure beer, wine, and cordials are stocked.
• Refill and date mixers, juices, and syrups.
• Cut fruit and garnishes; set up bar for shift.
• Empty bus tubs and prebus the bar top.
• Make batch cocktails and understand the batch system.

Skills

Stamina

Multi-tasking

Reading recipes

Knife handling

Certifications

Job description

Assist the bar staff in any way possible to ensure great guest experiences and a smooth shift for the entire restaurant.

Responsibilities:

• Interacting with guests and staff members professionally and positively.
• Assist the bar staff in filling ice wells, as well as stocking wells with the necessary amount of liquor bottles.
• Ensuring beer bottles, wine, and cordials are stocked.
• Refilling and dating mixers, juices, and syrups.
• Cut fruit and other garnishes, and make sure the bar is set up for success.
• Empty bus tubs and prebus the bar top.
• Make batch cocktails according to proper recipes, as well as understand the batch system to ensure proper changing of canisters.
• Arriving for the shift on time and ready to work in proper uniform.
• Use juicing machines in a safe, sanitary manner, while ensuring pars for the bar are met.
• Following directions from management, as well as the bartenders.
• All barbacks should have extensive knowledge of the menu and should be able to answer any guest's questions about food or drinks.
• Obtain and update any required certifications. Set up and break down the bar area before and after each shift, while cleaning floors, bar top, and wells.
• Emptying trash cans and washing dishes using the bar machine.

Qualifications:

• Standing for long periods.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Able to read and follow recipes for juices and batch cocktails.
• Properly use a knife and other kitchen equipment.
• Maintain all necessary certifications.

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