Barback Reports to: AGM Summary: The Barback is responsible for providing guests with courteous, friendly, sincere, efficient and graceful table service that meets or exceeds guest expectations. This position is primarily responsible for cleaning bar and equipment, and replenishing bar supplies such as liquor, fruit, ice, and dishes. Requirements

• Previous food and beverage experience in a luxury hotel setting is an asset.
• Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol according to state law.
• Must be physically fit in order to lift spirit or wine cases, trays of food or food items up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a very flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of food and wine an asset.
• Excellent eye for detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Must possess outstanding guest services skills and professional presentation.
• Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective at listening, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by guests.

Responsibilities

• Stocks the bar and all bar storage areas with all-necessary products and materials for service. Including but not limited to wine, liquor, beer, soda, water, juice, fruit, ice, silverware, lines, glassware, and paper supplies.
• Replaces empty soda boxes with full ones.
• Maintains cleanliness of all bar areas, both front and back of house, including but not limited to; all coolers, sinks, shelves, storage rooms, walk-ins, counters, floors, bus buckets, and trash receptacles.
• Assists in the performing of daily, weekly and monthly inventory as directed by the bartender and management.
• Complies with all occupational, health and safety standards.
• Assists in the safe preparation of the bar and its supplies for regularly scheduled exterminations.

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• High School diploma \xe2\x80\x93 required.
• Hospitality or customer service experience - preferred.
• Experience in F&B operations - preferred.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• A large portion of time will be spent in a kitchen or bar. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Bartending: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance