Seasonal Event Barback II

Summary:

The Event Support - Barback plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our events, assisting bartenders, and maintaining a well-stocked and clean bar area. This position is perfect for someone highly organized, efficient, and eager to learn about the bar and hospitality industry. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be committed to providing exceptional support to the bar, concessions teams, guests, and other F&B teams.

Responsibilities:

Stocking and Restocking: Ensure F&B areas are stocked with necessary supplies, including liquor, mixers, ice, glassware, garnishes etc. Regularly replenish these items throughout the event.

Cleaning and Maintenance: Keep F&B areas clean and organized, including wiping down surfaces, removing empty glasses and bottles, and disposing of trash. Assist with washing glassware and utensils.

Support F&B Team: Assist all F&B team members with preparation work, such as cutting fruit for garnishes, preparing simple cocktails, and retrieving items as needed.

Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to the bartenders & event manager. Assist with inventory counts and restocking before and after events.

Guest Interaction: Provide excellent customer service by answering guest inquiries, providing directions, and ensuring guests have a positive experience.

Setup and Breakdown: Assist with setting up F&B areas before events, including arranging supplies and equipment. Help with breakdown and cleanup after events, ensuring all equipment is properly stored.

Compliance: Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines to ensure a safe environment for guests and staff.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with bartenders, servers, and event staff to ensure seamless service and a successful event.

Driving: Assist in driving company vehicles and equipment as needed.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work will primarily be performed in an office environment.

• Work will be performed both inside and outside on a regular basis, in most weather conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required as a normal part of this position.
• Occasional local day travel, Local travel to managed businesses.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk extended period. The employee occasionally is required to bend, climb, stoop, lift, carry, push, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for client meetings and events.
• Valid AZ driver's license, provide a 39-month satisfactory MVR report.
• Obtain a Tribal operator driving permit at the time of hire.
• A satisfactory result obtained through a test for illegal drugs.
• Acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, or event setting.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs) for extended periods.
• Knowledge and experience working with Gila River Indian Community or other Native American Communities.