Barback Job Description
Barback
provides quality service to both internal and external Guests, specifically maintaining established quality standards for timely food and beverage delivery.
Barback Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective barback job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included barback job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Completes necessary side-work as per schedule, this includes stocking and organizing all liquor, juices, glassware, paper, wines, cut fruit
Ensure Bartenders have adequate glassware, garnishes, beverages, and supplies at all time
Responsible for stocking bars with all garnishes, glassware, straws and napkins
Become knowledgeable of the operation of the cash and comp procedures
Assist guests seated at the bar area offering interesting, and vivid descriptions of the each item’s, origin, taste, and preparation methods
Assist bartender with various tasks such as, cut and continuously replenish fruit trays
Clean and stock glassware, utensils, and bar equipment
Clean bars, work areas, and tables
Sets up bars for operation
Reports any maintenance problems to BeverageAsst
Barback Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Barback
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: TABC, TIPS, C.A.R.E, RASP, CARES, TAM, TEAM, NSW
Education for Barback
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the barback job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Education, General Education, Hospitality, Associates, High School Education, Letters, Design, Tourism, Health, English
Skills for Barback
Desired skills for barback include:
Menus within the hotel
Wine and liquor
Beverage products
Floor plan
Garnishes
Wines
Menu items
Liquors
Spirits
Food and beverage offerings
Desired experience for barback includes:
Basic F&B knowledge is preferred
Requires knowledge or the ability to operate computer equipment
TIPS certified preferred
Flexible and long hours required
Very heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions (i.e., written, oral)
Barback Examples
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Barback Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a barback. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for barback
- Responsible for stocking bars with liquor, beer, fruit, mixes, straws, napkins, ice, cleaning products all other products required in the day to day operation of the bar
- Will assist bartenders during breaks
- Keep records of inventory transfers
- Replenish paper goods (i.e., cups, napkins, ) at bars and server areas
- Responsible for stocking all supplies in the main bar before, during and after each shift, including paper goods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, consumables, glassware, linen, condiments used in mixing drinks, stocking the bins
- Responsible for the cleanliness of both the bar and service areas through regular maintenance projects and nightly cleaning duties
- Responsible for assisting cocktail servers in all aspects of food service
- Responsible for bussing all tables of glassware and debris during the course of service and the changing of all tablecloths and candles during service
- Become thoroughly familiarized with the history and mission of Angel City Brewery the brewing process itself, while giving public tours of the brewery as need be and leading guided beer tastings
- Properly stocks all glassware, condiments, beer, paper products, & all other necessary items
Qualifications for barback
- Basic beverage knowledge preferred
- Fluent in verbal and written English and able to communicate in English
- Knows proper service of non-alcoholic beverages
- Knows restaurant specials, property promotions and special events
- Must be able to navigate crowds efficiently to move through service areas
- Must be able to stand and/or walk during entire shift
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Barback Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of barback. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for barback
- Demonstrate a complete knowledge of offerings
- Assist in bar setup and opening, closing
- Ensure furniture and floors are clean and arranged according to Uptown Terrace specifications
- Maintain and clean the surrounding pool areas
- Assist bartenders in cleaning and maintaining bars filling ice bins
- Clean all spills immediately and put out wet floor signs
- Moves with a sense of urgency by cleaning and clearing tables of used glassware, plate ware, silverware Prepares and maintains bar area by stocking all necessary supplies throughout shift
- Empty trash cans, stocks ice, replenishes towels, wipes down bar counter and keeps bar area clean and sanitary
- Use point of sale (e.g., MICROS) equipment efficiently
- Perform opening/running/closing side duties according to the Van Buren policy
Qualifications for barback
- Examples of organizational and English communication skills must be displayed
- Experience in the London restaurant/hotel market is desirable
- This position is Seasonal with an expected start date in April and expected end date of September 30
- Knowledge of drinks and beverages
- Knowledge of the laws related to serve alcohol beverages
- Color vision is required to determine the different products used to make drinks
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Barback Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a barback. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for barback
- Works in wet, hot (over 90 deg
- Assuming duties of bartender and beverage server during breaks
- Check stations for adequate stock of silverware, dishes, napkins, ice, condiments
- Performs posted side work and other duties as directed by management
- Professional, friendly mannerisms with guests and associates
- Replaces empty draft beer kegs as may be required
- Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of beverage stations and beverage equipment in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health Standards and Hollywood Casino standards in order to assist in reaching profitability, guest satisfaction, workforce strength and compliance goals
- Responsible to assume duties of bartender and cocktail waitress during breaks
- Empty garbage and mop floors
- Ensure the safety and security of guests and team members
Qualifications for barback
- Must be able to endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, ability to lift and carry 30-50 lbs
- Ability to transport, handle and/or lift and move 40 lbs
- Ability to communicate orally and in basic written English
- Must be able to work in inclement weathers
- Must be able to obtain TABC and Food Handler's certification upon hire
- Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs
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Barback Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of barback. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for barback
- Maintains all bottle and keg beer pars during and after shift
- Ensures bar areas remain clean
- Empties trash and spot sweeps whenever floor needs it, or when a Manager requests
- Restocks and prepares supplies for shift change and or close
- Performs opening/closing responsibilities, including party breakdown/duties
- Assists in cleanliness and organization of all bar storage areas
- Provide bartender with clean glassware
- Assists in party setup of bars
- Assists in bar inventories as requested by management
- Ensures ongoing Guest satisfaction by checking back after delivery of food, maintaining nonalcoholic drink levels, removing clutter, pre‐bussing as necessary and responding to Guest needs in a timely manner
Qualifications for barback
- Minimum of six months’ experience in a fine dining or casually elegant upscale establishment preferred
- Must be fully available for all scheduled training classes
- Candidate must have eFoodHandlers Card (AZ Maricopa County Requirement)
- Must be able to successfully complete all required training classes
- Assist server with table maintenance
- Must know all drink recipes
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Barback Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a barback. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for barback
- Delivers food to tables and ensures the Guests have everything they need
- Must have 1 year minimum experience as a barback within a similar type property
- Keep pool bar areas, pump rooms, coolers and equipment and supplies clean at all times
- Complete any other duties as directed by F&B management
- When serving guests, assist guests with beverage selection, demonstrating salesmanship with complete product knowledge
- Participate in liquor pull, ensuring compliance with all Missouri Gaming Commission regulations
- Maintain a well-groomed, neat, and clean appearance, carrying out duties with attention to sanitation and safety
- Maintain and ensure checklist to completion including but not limited to opening and closing procedures
- Maintain clean and polished glassware as needed
- Thank every guest upon department and invite them to return
Qualifications for barback
- Must know the proper glass to use for each drink
- Types, classes and brand names of the products we offer for sale and what to offer a guest in the event he orders an item we do not offer
- Must know the operation of the cash and comp procedures
- Must have some bar knowledge
- Able to communicate sufficiently with team member and supervisors
- Work well under minimal supervision