Barback

Job Type

Part-Time or Full-Time

Job Description

Helix is currently seeking exceptional candidates to help support our service team. Without the Barback, there is no bar! We are searching for extremely organized, energetic, multitasking, highly motivated individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented bar & restaurant environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Stock/restock appropriate areas of the main bar and rooftop bar (in season) with alcohol, glassware, ice, and supplies

  • Arrange and set up beverages, mixes, garnishes, and supplies, and prepare drink mixes

  • Available to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends

  • Safely and effectively transport filled glass racks, ice and cases of liquor, beer and wine, and kegs of beer

  • Able to safely tolerate hands frequently being exposed to liquids, including water, cleaning solutions, various alcohols and juices.

  • Safely and effectively operate all tools necessary to prepare and garnish drinks, including a blender, knives, citrus peeler, and corkscrew

  • Ability to communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements, whether by written instructions or spoken directions

  • Ability to calmly and effectively multitask in a fast-based, busy environment

  • Keep the bar stocked with liquor, syrups, glasses, napkins, and all other necessary supplies before and during service hours

  • Prepare garnishes, refill ice wells, change beer kegs, and refill napkins and straws

  • Clean up spills, remove used glassware and organize the bar counter

  • Safely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks and soda dispensers

  • Safely and effectively operate high temperature dishwasher as needed, to assist Bartender with cleaning glassware

  • Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines to keep Helix a healthy space

  • Handle emergency situations, such as cleaning up broken glasses and clearing clogged drains

  • Follow all company rules, policies and conditions of employment, as outlined in the Helix Employee Handbook

  • Work well with others in order to help Team Helix thrive

Qualifications and Skills

  • At least 2 years of experience in this same role

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Self-motivated

  • Strong communication skills

  • A positive and friendly attitude towards guests and co-workers

  • Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment

  • Proactive, not reactive, with the ability to anticipate the needs of the Bartender

  • Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and /or lift up to 60 pounds (with reasonable accommodations, such as a hand truck). You should also be able to climb up and down a ladder

  • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the establishment, which may include stairs and slick surfaces

  • Available to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends

Compensation

Starting base wage is $14-$18/hour plus a share of tips. Wage is negotiable and dependent on your number of years of experience in this same position. Enjoy 50% off two food menu items per shift, and 10% off all retail when you work 15 or more hours per week. (Some restrictions apply—see Employee Handbook for details).