Journeyman Distillery: Barback

Description:Do you thrive in a fast paced environment?

Do you believe in providing exceptional service to customers and co-workers alike?

Are you eager to get your foot in the door with a unique and expanding organization?At the Staymaker restaurant and bar at Journeyman Distillery, we pride ourselves on providing well-rounded, efficient service.

Our award-winning spirits, whether served neat or in one of our handmade cocktails, deserve to have their story told.

The Barback is instrumental to keeping the bar stocked and running smoothly, providing our Bartenders the appropriate breathing room to engage with each guest appropriately.

The Barback role is also a great training ground for those with ambitions to tend bar themselves.At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded.

To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:Outstanding Growth Opportunity!Paid Time Off – begins accruing on Day 1401(k) with Employer Match available Day 1Medical Insurance – 30+ hours/weekDental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options – 20+ hours/weekFree Monthly Bottle of Spirit (21+)Employee Referral IncentiveLoyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)25% Employee DiscountMonthly Employee Tour with Owner/Founder, Bill WelterAnnual Employee Putting Competition3 Annual Employee PartiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES:Make sure that the bar is clean before opening.Greet all guests with an appropriate and warm greeting.Stay customer focused and nurture an excellent customer experience.Collect empty glasses from the bar and tables.Always ensure there is enough clean glassware, and wash glassware regularly.Monitor chemicals for glasswasher.Make sure coolers are clean and organized.Wipe down tables and bar tops.Restock ice as needed.Prepare fruit garnishes for cocktails and make sure that we have backups.Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.Ensure there is always enough backup liquor behind the bar.Collect trash and dirty towels throughout the day.Maintain clean rags in each bartender’s station.Comply with all food and beverage regulations.Help the bartender with anything that he/she needs.Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or as directed by supervisor.Filling in for absent staff as needed.Responsible for ensuring work area(s) are stocked with items that will be needed while on shift.Ensure that work stations are properly refilled at the end of every shift.Assist with special events as requested.Handle any problems that might arise both courteously and professionally.Consistently adhere to grooming and appearance standards set by the company.Understand and can communicate to guests our available food and beverage products, as well as Journeyman/Staymaker accommodations and services.Must have some familiarity with basic food prepping procedures and cooking methods..

Requirements:Must speak English fluently, and be able to write in basic English.Ability to visually inspect food and beverage orders, read order forms and ensure that orders comply with the customer’s request.Ability to perform moderate physical work; may be required to liftup to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds of food trays carrying over their head constantly and performing such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.