Role: The responsibility of the Barback is to assist the Bartender with the following duties: provide friendly and courteous beverage preparation and service in accordance with the established procedures, maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the bar, Prepare and mix garnishes, Stock all glassware, condiments, beer, paper products and other necessary items needed for efficient operations; and to perform job responsibilities satisfactorily and to according to department standards. Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures. Fosters team work and provides excellent guest service, anticipates guest needs to exceed guest expectations. Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have 1 year of barback experience.
• Must possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• Clark County Health Card 
• Alcohol Awareness Card (TAM)
• Non- Gaming Card 

MAJOR JOB DUTIES: Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Must be able to maintain guest focus while performing duties.
• Must be able to assist the bartender and prepare beverage orders.
• Record beverage orders accurately and immediately enter orders into POS (point of sale) system.
• Work may require Barback to operate POS system, process credit card, room, account, department charges, handle cash payments, payouts, make accurate change and maintain an accurate cash bank.
• Must maintain a clean workstation and have a working knowledge of all safety, sanitation and health regulations.
• Must be able to follow direction and ask questions for clarifications.
• Work requires Barback to restock, monitor and maintain an inventory of supplies and replenish bar area as needed to service the guests though out work shift.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to management.
• Associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.
• Must be resourceful with beverages, fruit and supplies in order to maintain low beverage costs.
• Must possess a keen sense of timing and is capable of speeding up or slowing down his/her station as necessary.
• Work requires knowledge of food, wine, beer, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, specialty drink recipes, glassware and garnishes and ability to prepare and serve beverages consistent with JW Marriott Las Vegas standards.
• Work requires schedule flexibility which may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Organizes, cleans and maintains beverage station, side stations and proper storage areas and all supplies that support daily duties.
• Barback must provide beverage service for all quests seated at tables in the bar area.

PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a restaurant environment and in other locations throughout the property. Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality. Must be able to work in an outdoor environment, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the casino floor, the noise level increases to loud. A casino environment typically allows smoking.

• Interacts with management, applicants, fellow Associates and/or guests.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and coworkers in English.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing and mobility.
• Requires bending and reaching. 
• Requires transporting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items weighing up to 150 lbs.
• Requires lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
• Requires eye/hand coordination.
• Requires use of standard office equipment. (Micros System)
• Requires basic math.
• Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.
• Ability to and comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS) and other instructions. 
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals