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$21.30/hr 10d ago

Barback - Part Time

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Astra Hotel

Seattle, WA, US

Part-time On-site

Summary

The barback is responsible for maintaining a clean, well-stocked bar area and assisting bartenders and servers with operational tasks. They also support the team during service by handling garbage, cleaning surfaces, and preparing garnishes.

Job Description

Wage: $21.30 (+Tips)

Ensure that the Bar and Cocktail area is stocked with proper equipment, an adequate supply of liquor and free of debris so that the Bartenders and Cocktail Servers have the supplies needed to perform their jobs.  Also, ensure a smooth flow of operations in the lounge. This position requires availability for evening shifts, on weekdays, holidays and weekends. 

JOB DUTIES

  • Stock ice bins with ice as needed throughout the shift.
  • Know how to efficiently operate and assemble glass washer.
  • Know the proper way to cut garnishments for drinks.
  • Know how to set up accurate requisitions for supplies in the lounge.
  • Stock adequate supply of glasses to last throughout shift.
  • Check and empty garbage cans frequently.
  • Wipe down bar areas and tables as needed.
  • Sweep the floors when needed.
  • Stock and clean liquor room.
  • Remove bus pans from the lounge when necessary.
  • Assist the Bartenders and Cocktail Servers with serving food and drinks when needed.
  • Help decorate the lounge for special promotions

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Graduate or equivalent
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Washington Food Handler Card
  • MAST Certification

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Ability to understand Guests’ service needs.
  • Ability to be well organized. Maintain concentration and think clearly when providing service to Guests.
  • Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent stressful, emergency, or unusual interruptions.
  • Ability to assemble and disassemble linens, tables, china, flatware, and glassware to restaurant standards.
  • Ability to converse calmly with irate Guests, co-workers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations.
  • Ability to transport food and beverage to Guests.
  • Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
  • Ability to maintain complete knowledge of the following:
    • Table, seat, and station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up and dress code of the restaurant.
    • Correct maintenance and use of food and beverage serving/preparation equipment.

BENEFITS:

  • 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
  • Commuter – 40% subsidized
  • $10 meal credit / per day worked
  • Discount Programs/Financial Wellness (Working Advantage)
  • Nursing Mothers Programs
  • Career Development
  • Sick Pay (Seattle PSST)
  • Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brands globally)
  • Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio
  • Other Travel Discount Programs
  • Two pairs of slip resistant shoes a year

Astra Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to deanne.shawley@astrahotelseattle.com or call (206) 693-6040 to let us know the nature of your request.