COMPANY SUMMARY: The Akira Back restaurant in The Grandscape Development of The Colony, TX is modern Japanese cuisine with 5-star service. This innovative concept was created by Michelin Star award winning Chef Akira Back. The Akira Back portfolio of restaurants consists of 25 locations in 13 different countries with many more locations set to open in the next 12 months. The company is growing rapidly with opportunities for passionate team members to expand their experience and grow with the brand.

The Akira Back barback position will be responsible for assisting bartenders in all opening, closing, and nightly duties. Responsible for maintaining clean bars, stocking and cleanliness of silverware, glassware, and dishes while supplying service bar with food for a fast-paced, upscale restaurant and bar. Works in an efficient and professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering superior guest service always.

This job description is a summary of duties; however, it is by no means an all-inclusive list. It is merely a broad guide to expected duties of the position.

• Provide service to bartenders and servers in a timely manner
• Appear in uniform for all shifts and promotional activities at scheduled time
• Polish and wash glassware throughout shift
• Prepares all mixers and garnishes
• Ensure proper rotation of all liquor, beer, wine, and consumable items
• Keep bar top clean and free of dirty glasses, trash, etc. throughout shift.
• Keep back bar area clean and organized. Clean all spills and waste immediately. Sweep and mop as needed. Place all trash in proper receptacles
• Assist with loading/unloading of miscellaneous equipment, such as boxes, food, and beverage product. Responsible to ensure all stocking is complete, requisitions are filled out, and any shortage of stock is reported. Maintain opening/closing liquor, beer, wine, and consumables par
• Inform management of any complaints, comments, or incidents
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a courteous and polite manner
• Anticipate guest needs. Provide information to guests regarding our venues, menus, and pricing
• Adhere to all company standard operating procedures. Maintain all company service sequence standards
• Recognize and cultivate regular guests and repeat business
• Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through your work area throughout shift
• Report any incidents of theft, vandalism, or violations
• Respond to guest concerns/complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints with a positive attitude
• Recognize and acknowledge when guests are becoming intoxicated and/or are intoxicated
• Monitor potentially intoxicated and/or disruptive guests and promptly bring to a manager’s attention
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as Company and/or departmental policies/procedures and all state and federal liquor laws. Maintain Company Safety and Sanitation Standards
• Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed
• Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to a manager immediately
• Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned.

IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, THE POSITION WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:

• Accountability
• Development
• Working relationships
• Judgment
• Quality of work
• Job skills knowledge
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Punctuality
• Adherence to Policy
• Verbal communication
• Attitude
• Appearance
• Teamwork
• Guest satisfaction

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma preferred
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Valid Driver’s License
• 21 years of age
• Texas Food Handlers Card
• Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Certification
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

WORKING KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in hospitality working in a high-volume bar/restaurant with direct barback experience
• POS systems
• Restaurant, bar, and lounge operations
• Knowledge of drink recipes
• Beer, wine, spirits brands
• Opening and closing duties
• Proper lifting techniques
• Guest relations
• Sanitation and safety
• Safe alcohol service
• Beverage presentation
• Fast-paced operations

SKILLS:

• Create and maintain a sense of urgency
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations
• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude always
• Ability to keep an open and objective view
• Ability to listen empathetically and be respectful always
• Ability to maintain composure and stay focused
• Ability to maintain personal integrity
• Ability to work as a team, stay organized, handle various projects at one time, follow up and make accurate decisions
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment, and work under pressure and meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

• Must present and maintain a professional image to further the overall theme of the restaurant
• Must have good positive energy to make it through the day
• Must be able to read the computer monitors
• Must be able to print legibly for guests to read
• Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English language
• Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office and/or restaurant
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be dexterous and able to participate in all service aspects.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb and carry as necessary
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to talk, hear, taste, and smell
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon guest volume
• Restaurant, bar, barbeque environment
• Involves constant public contact
• Fast paced, high energy
• Hours may be part-time (less than 30 hours per week)
• Schedule could exceed 30 hours per week
• Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

US Candidates Only

Akira Back is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $4.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TABC Certified (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person