Bar Back

Bar Back – PERA

The Bar back plays a vital support role within the bar operations, ensuring bartenders are equipped to deliver exceptional service. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar environment, enabling efficient and uninterrupted service to guests. The Bar back acts as a key operational partner to the bartender, contributing to the overall success of the food and beverage experience.

• Inventory Management: Ensure the bar is consistently stocked with essential supplies including liquor, beer, mixers, garnishes, ice, and glassware. Maintain organized storage areas and replenish items as needed throughout service.
• Sanitation and Cleanliness: Wash and polish glassware and bar tools, clean spills promptly, sanitize surfaces, and maintain overall cleanliness of the bar area, including mopping floors and wiping counters.
• Opening and Closing Procedures: Assist with bar setup prior to service and breakdown at the end of shifts. Duties may include organizing shelves, disposing of trash, and preparing stations for the next service period.
• Logistical Support: Retrieve supplies from storage areas, including walk-ins and stockrooms. Transport kegs, cases, and other inventory items to ensure bartenders have uninterrupted access to necessary materials.
• Bartender Assistance: Support bartenders by delivering supplies, and performing other tasks that facilitate smooth and efficient service.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in food and beverage or a related field preferred.
• Valid Food Handler Certification as required by state and local regulations.
• Completion of Alcohol Awareness and Management Training; certification must be current.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical capability to perform medium-duty work (lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and 20 lbs frequently).
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Comfortable working in both indoor and occasional outdoor environments
• Strong listening and communication skills; able to understand and respond to guest and team member concerns.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor with a commitment to courteous, attentive, and service-oriented interactions.

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $25.00 per hour. Please note: These hours are not eligible for inclusion in the service fee if concurrently employed as a Catering Server with PERA.
• Reporting Structure: This position reports directly to the Event Catering Captain and the Food & Beverage Lead, with oversight from the Catering and Events Manager.
• Schedule: Shifts will vary based on operational needs.

We are an 83 acre Recreational Facility for SRP employees and their guests. PERA has been in business for more than 65 years. In 2019 we built a brand new facility that includes meetings rooms, an employee store, fitness center, a bar, and full service kitchen for catering events.