Banquet Barback

Summary

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as barback, food runner or busser. This individual should be self-motivated and have the ability to demonstrate a friendly and hospitable demeanor in a high pressure, fast paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Request, confirm and polish all the glassware for each bar and after confirming with bartenders for completeness.
• Cuts, slices and peels perishable garnishes and fruits, mixes and pours juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Stores back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use.
• Checks and assists bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area. Transports taps, replaces and performs routine maintenance requirements on heavy beer kegs.
• Maintains cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas to comply with health code standards.
• Scoops ice from ice bins, transports to service areas and replenishes ice containers for usage.
• Boxes and saves empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.
• Attends mandatory meetings.
• Performs general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor such as assisting security with disorderly guests.
• Must adhere to all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.

Safety Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your manager.

Internal Relationships

Frequent interaction will take place with the banquet beverage captains, bartenders, culinary, stewarding, and other departments.

External Relationships

Has regular contact with bar guests.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts and understand portion sizes.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs and extend arms overhead to stock items.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient for the employee to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 300 lbs., at a continuous schedule.
• Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Some hospitality experience preferred
• Food Service Sanitation certification. Alcohol Service permit (if state required).

Grooming / Uniform

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.