Barback

Gas Monkey

General Purpose of the Job:

The Barback will keep the beverage area clean and stocked at all times. Also assist the Bartender throughout their shift.  Great barbacks are those that don’t need to be told or asked to get something. They are constantly aware of what’s on hand in the bar and what’s needed and get items before a bartender has time to run out.  You should be organized, able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure. Be guest sensitive and possess a sense of timing. Take pride in personal appearance and show dedication to your job. Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of your employment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all functions in accordance with applicable laws.
• Welcome each guests personally within 30 seconds.
• Prepare the bar recipes in accordance to brand specs and anticipated business.
• Responsible for ensuring a consistent flow of services to guest and cocktail servers by assisting bartender with their job functions.
• Ensures that bar and floors are clean and used glassware is removed from bar tops.
• Clears and wipes down tables in any lounge area in absent of a server.
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Checks glass washers for proper chemical mixture and volume.
• Maintains par stock levels by placing orders for wine, champagne, beer, liquor, and perishables at start of shift.
• Stocks server wells in accordance with specifications with all product and supplies required.
• Cuts fruit to specification and prepares all condiment caddies.
• Collects trash from all outlets throughout shift, as well as wiping down walls behind trash containers.
• Distributes clean bar towels, as well as collects soiled ones and discards them in the appropriate place.
• Collects all excess glasses from bars and restocks them in their appropriate outlets in accordance with specification, along with retrieving bar glassware from dish areas.
• Organizes and cleans pump rooms, coolers, and storage areas to specification.
• Sweeps and mops coolers, and storage area floors.
• Replaces and rotates draught beer kegs.
• Attends, and satisfactorily completes all required training as assigned and required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Walks and stands during entire shift.
• Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe.
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Frequent washing of hands.
• You must be of legal age to serve liquor according to state law.
• Knowledge of FIFO inventory method.
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Knowledge of gas Monkey’s food & beverage specifications.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
• Licenses certification, or registrations required for the position.
• State applicable health and/or alcohol compliance card.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This role requires the ability to move, push and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required. 
• Ability to climb up and down stairs repeatedly during the shift