MS-Foodrunner

Mexican Sugar; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mexican Sugar is looking for a Barback in Houston, TX. As a Barback, you will assist service staff to enhance guest experiences and ensure smooth operations. Key responsibilities include interacting positively with guests, stocking water and drinks, running food, and maintaining the bar area. Candidates should have physical stamina, the ability to lift 50 lbs., and be capable of reading recipes. The position offers an engaging work environment in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for long periods.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Maintain all necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist service staff to ensure great guest experiences.
• Interact with guests and staff positively.
• Follow directions from management and servers.
• Empty bus tubs and prebus the dining room.

Skills

Ability to multi-task

Physical stamina

Knowledge of menu

Recipe reading

Use of kitchen equipment

Job description

Barback

Assist the service 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 server staff in filling water, as well as pre-busser.
• Running all food to the guests both inside, outside and upstairs.
• Ensuring water bottles are stocked.
• Refilling and drinks as needed.
• Empty bus tubs and prebus the dining room.
• 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 all machines in a safe, sanitary manner, while ensuring pars for the dining room and line are met.
• Following directions from management, as well as the servers and hosts.
• All food runners 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, putting away dishes and making sure the expo line is set up for success.

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