Bar Back - Sports & Social Allentown
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BartendersDining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersFood Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherWaiters and WaitressesFood Preparation WorkersIndustries:
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and ProcessingPromoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar EventsOther Schools and InstructionSpectator SportsSports & 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.