MS-Bar Back

Mexican Sugar; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Mexican Sugar in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Barback to assist the bar staff and ensure an excellent guest experience. Responsibilities include stocking liquors, preparing garnishes, making batch cocktails, and maintaining the cleanliness of the bar area. Ideal candidates should have strong multitasking abilities, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain required certifications. This position is essential for the smooth operation of the bar during service hours.

Qualifications

• Standing for long periods.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain all necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bar staff to ensure smooth shifts.
• Interact with guests positively.
• Stock and refill bar supplies.
• Prepare garnishes and cocktails as required.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer interaction

Knowledge of drink recipes

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Barback

Mexican Sugar is seeking a Barback! 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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Equal Opportunity Employer