WC-Bar Back

The Ranch LC; Katy, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Ranch LC in Katy, TX is seeking a barback to support bar staff and ensure smooth shifts. You will stock wells, keep beverages and garnishes ready, and assist with batch cocktails while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include interacting with guests professionally, preparing the bar area, and ensuring all bar equipment is properly used. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs, with required certifications like TIPs or ServSafe.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for long periods (shift work).
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Able to read and follow recipes for juices and batch cocktails.
• Maintain all necessary certifications (TIPs, ServSafe/State Food).

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests and staff professionally and positively.
• Assist bar staff in filling ice wells and stocking liquor bottles.
• Ensure beer bottles, wine and cordials are stocked.
• Refill and date mixers, juices and syrups.
• Cut fruit and garnishes; set up bar for service.
• Operate batch cocktail system and change canisters as needed.
• Arrive on time in proper uniform and ready to work.
• Use juicing machines safely and maintain par levels.
• Follow directions from management and bartenders.
• Know menu well and answer guest questions about food and drinks.
• Obtain and update required certifications.
• Set up and break down the bar area; clean floors, top and wells.
• Empty trash and wash dishes using bar machine.

Skills

Standing for long periods

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Lift 50 lbs

Read recipes

Knife handling

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.

We participate in the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment to maintaining a legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

TIPS OR ALCOHOL CERT

ServSafe/State Food

Equal Opportunity Employer
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