Barback - Guy Fieri's Dive & Taco Joint

Kansas City Power & Light District

Posted 9 days ago

Full Time

Kansas City, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The barback is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized bar environment, including restocking supplies and clearing drinkware. They also assist with physical tasks such as changing kegs and performing prep work to support bar operations.

Qualifications

You have experience in food service and a general understanding of bar operations. You are able to communicate effectively in English and possess basic math skills. You are also able to lift up to 200 pounds and meet local age and certification requirements.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Alcohol awareness certification

Food handler card

Job Description

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.

Kansas City Power & Light District

The Kansas City Power & Light District is a vibrant nine-block neighborhood in the heart of downtown Kansas City that welcomes more than 9 million visitors each year. The combination of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, lifestyle amenities, event spaces and residential with the District’s imaginative and innovative design has created an intriguing 24/7 neighborhood. The District links together the renovated Bartle Hall Convention Center, T-Mobile Center, offices, hotels, entertainment, cultural destinations and residential developments. Signature events include Miller Lite Hot Country Nights, Cornucopia: KC's Ultimate Fall Fest, NYE Live!, KC Beer Fest, CarnEVIL: Halloween, Oktoberfest Live! and more. The residential properties are managed by Cordish Living and include One Light, Two Light and Three Light (Opening 2023) Luxury Apartments. The Power & Light District opened in 2008. It is owned and managed by The Cordish Companies, with over 1,000 employees based locally in Kansas City in a variety of fields including but not limited to: food and beverage, hospitality, entertainment, multifamily housing, coworking, marketing, accounting, operations, landscaping and more. For career opportunities, visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com/careers
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