Marriott Pyramid- Barback - Albuquerque, United States - Legacy Hospitality Inc

Description

Job Description

Job Class: Non-Exempt / Reports To: Food & Beverage Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: The Barback is responsible for assisting the Bartender, making sure that everything is at the bar and that there enough backup supplies for the shift/night.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: NOTE: Legacy Management & Development may unilaterally change the requirements of this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Setting up the bar: get ice for all of the wells, prepare fruit trays (garnishes), restock the bar with beer, liquor, wine, glassware, juices, etc. (always rotating the products), check the draught beers to make sure they are working and that they are not empty, get trash can and towels and finally make sure bar is clean before opening it.
• Managing the workflow: collect empty glasses from the bar, wash glassware, wipe the bar top, restock the bar, and help the bartender with anything that he/she needs.
• Maintaining and fixing equipment as needed are duties for a Barback (clog sinks and equipment mishaps are common).
• Promptly welcome each guest personally.
• Communicate with guests using clear and enthusiastic words, tone, and body language at all times. Make guests feel appreciated through your actions.
• Work as a team with all Hotel Andaluz personnel in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service.
• Work with others to keep all areas cleaned, stocked, and safe at all times.
• Arrange bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in agreement with Hotel Andaluz standards.
• Wash and sterilize stemware.
• Perform needed bar prep.
• Closing duties: wash all the glasses, restock beer, liquor, etc., clean the bar, place dirty towels in their appropriate location, make sure beer cooler is clean and organized, always remember to "close to open."
• Cleanup includes picking up all trash in the bar area and throwing it out, wiping down equipment, and restocking all basic supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDES EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE): The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in a bar and/or restaurant setting.
• Must possess outstanding customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills as well as excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Must possess excellent communication skills, verbally interacts with management, servers, team members, and guests with proper etiquette, grammar and spelling
• Must be Alcohol Certified in the state of New Mexico or be able to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess basic math skills and have the ability to operate cash register and/or POS system and count back change
• Must be able to communicate in English with guests, management, and other employees to their understanding. Additional languages skills a plus
• Must have knowledge of workplace safety procedures

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES:

• Dependable, self-motivated, punctual, positive, and efficient in handling work assignments
• Able to work with a diverse group of people
• Strong team player, friendly, patient, self-motivated
• Professional appearance and manner

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: 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 functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or listen and occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• This position requires frequent manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination such as handling of equipment.
• Will have repetitive hand motions and prolonged periods of standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to high.
• Exposure to possible hazards which may include but are not limited to; cuts, slipping, tripping, falls, and burns.
• Exposure to heat, cold, and mild chemical exposure.