Bar Back

Responsibilities:

• Restock and replenish bar supplies, such as glassware, straws, napkins, and garnishes, to maintain uninterrupted service.
• Ensure that all beverage stations are fully stocked with clean glassware, ice, and necessary ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the bar area, including counters, tables, and equipment.
• Empty trash bins regularly and ensure proper disposal of waste according to health and safety regulations.
• Clean and polish glassware, utensils, and bar equipment to uphold high standards of presentation.
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service by promptly assisting with customer inquiries, orders, and requests.
• Assist in delivering beverages to customers, ensuring accuracy and promptness.
• Monitor bar area for empty glasses and promptly collect and clean them to maintain a clean and inviting atmosphere.
• Receive and organize deliveries of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages, ensuring proper storage and rotation.
• Maintain inventory levels of bar supplies and notify management when items need to be replenished.
• Assist in conducting regular inventory counts to support accurate stock management/detect theft.
• Work closely with bartenders and other bar staff to ensure smooth workflow and exceptional customer service.
• Communicate effectively with team members, sharing relevant information and providing support as needed.
• Collaborate with the kitchen staff to coordinate food and beverage orders, ensuring timely service to customers.

Useful qualifications:

• Previous experience in a bar or hospitality setting is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail to maintain high cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Basic math skills to assist with inventory management and cash handling.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects (e.g., kegs, cases of beverages).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required in the hospitality industry.