Barback, Restaurant​/Food Service

Overview

Summary of Position:
Barbacks are responsible for backing up bartenders. Barbacks have many responsibilities, but their overall purpose is to make sure that things are running smoothly at the bar. Their duties can include anything from replacing bottles to preparing garnishes, cleaning spills, and keeping bar stations stocked at all times. Must Enjoy the Ride!

• Organizing and shelving beer and liquor deliveries
• Prepping juices and mixes
• Stocking glasses, coasters, napkins, and straws
• Monitoring stations and restocking napkins, coasters, and straws
• Replacing kegs and retrieving bottles from the walk-in cooler
• Washing and restocking glassware and mixing tools
• Cleaning spills at the bar and customers’ tables
• Removing trash and used glasses and wiping down tables for new customers
• Assisting the bartender with other tasks as needed
• Emptying trash and/or recycling bins
• Cleaning used glasses
• Restocking bottles
• Wiping down bar and tabletops
• Washing shakers, blenders, and other prep equipment

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Flexibility of schedule to assume responsibilities as needed, ability to balance personal & professional life
• Must work nights and weekends
• Professional appearance, punctual, reliable
• Hospitality soul with guest friendly demeanor
• Exhibit a sense of urgency and be able to work in fast paced environment
• Advanced written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Well organized
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, word processing, spreadsheet, internet, POS
• Frequently walk and occasionally bend over, twist, kneel, climb, stoop and crouch
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds as well as climbing up and down stairs quite frequently during shifts

Compensation:
This position pays $9.25/hour + tips and awesome employee perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities
• Travel opportunities
• Team events & outings
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship
• Benefits for salaried team and paid time off for full-time hourly employees
• Celebrate Wellness program dedicated to supporting employee wellness

...and tons more! We're firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us, so if that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today!