What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bar Back - Sports & Social Allentown position at Live! Hospitality & Entertainment?
Sports & Social Allentown is a one-of-a-kind sports bar and social lounge located in downtown Allentown. The 10,000-square-foot location will have plenty of TV screens for fans to watch games, outfitted with state-of-the-art AV technology, the space will boast an impressive LED display showing multiple games and sporting events at once. Sports & Social will offer guests an elevated dining and beverage experience including made-from-scratch menu items and curated cocktails, live music and special events several days a week, as well as a wide variety of interactive social games for everyone to enjoy.
Barback Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Show that you are an energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism.
- Perform basic prep work behind the bar: refilling ice bins, restocking beer/liquor, cutting garnishes.
- Change empty kegs in keg room, including moving full kegs of beer.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment by cleaning up spills and emptying trash cans.
- Organizes bar and drink ware.
- Clear and clean bar in a timely manner.
- Perform more than one task at a time.
- Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
- Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
- Complete all side work as assigned.
Barback Qualifications
- Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
- Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
- Must be at least age 18 or older, depending on state regulations.
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
- Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
The Barback position requires the ability to perform the following:
- Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 200 pounds (kegs, ice, glasses, trays, etc.)
- Move about the facility efficiently and safely.
- Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
- Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling
- Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.