Description

As Bodega Taqueria y Tequila continues to expand its national footprint, we are looking for experienced Barback to join our team. Come join a growing brand and an incredible team!

Offering traditional Mexican favorites as well as unconventional and innovative interpretations, Bodega specializes in tacos and tequila in a dynamic, eclectic “puebla” inspired setting. Disguised behind a meat locker door, the no-name speakeasy behind Bodega comes alive at night, serving up the best cocktails in an environment that brings the fabric of the community together – artists and musicians, locals and travelers alike – for late night conversation, performances and fun.

As a Barback, your primary duty and responsibility is to ensure that the bar is set and maintained so that the bar staff has everything it needs to run an effective operation, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the outlet, running food, and set-up and breakdown of the bar. Provide friendly, courteous, and efficient quality presentation of food and beverage service to all guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare mixers, cut fruit, receive requisitions, check par levels, refill mixers, get ice, run food, and collect and dispose of garbage.
• Maintain stock levels of product in workstations, wells, and storage areas including coolers and dry storage.
• Sweep the floors, polish brass and steel, mop, clean glassware and wipe down mirrors in the outlet. Set-up and breakdown the bar.
• Assist bar staff when needed.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the establishment.

• Perform set up duties as requested to include side stations, storage areas and food & beverage handling areas.
• Perform general cleaning tasks utilizing cleaning to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Maintain stock of consumable supplies including plates, napkins, and utensils.
• Assist bar staff when necessary.
• Participate in the deep cleaning of the outlet.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning unexpected spills and executing special guest requests.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must have knowledge of and be able to operate all equipment related to the outlet, including, but not limited to, coffee maker and cash terminal.
• Must have a strong knowledge of drink preparation and applicable health standards.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”

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