Job Overview

The purpose of this position is to interact with our guests, support team members, and ensure guests have a great experience when dining at the resort. Bar Backs are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner. At all times, bar backs are expected to be attentive to our guests' needs and provide them with a welcoming, comfortable, and elevated dining experience.

General Responsibilities

· Perform preparation tasks as the business requires such as: restocking garnishes and the bar, cleaning and organizing, polishing glassware, etc.

· Remain informed of current menu items and options, updates, contents of specials and regular menu items, and items the restaurant and bar have 86'd.

· Assist bartenders in preparing drink orders (i.e. pouring beer and wine) for service to bar guests and other server's tables as the orders are placed.

· Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change.

· Performing cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.

· Fill in for absent staff and assist with special events as the business requires.

· Extend warm and welcoming greetings to all guests of the Resort.

· Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.

· Understands and can communicate products and services available at the resort.

· Knowledge of when stop serving guests if they appear to be intoxicated as per OLCC regulations

· Assist bartender with all duties as requested including but not limited to:

o Check ID of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol or to sit at the bar.

o Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.

o Take beverage orders from serving staff or customers seated at the bar.

o Properly store and secure alcohol daily.

o Assist with closing tasks when necessary.

o Restock bar with service items.

· Comply with all policies and procedures set forth by the Running Y Properties Employee Handbook.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

· Previous bar or restaurant serving preferred.

· Excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills required.

· Must speak English fluently and be able to write basic English.

· Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure.

FLSA Information

Management Activities

· None

Discretion / Independent Judgment

This position does represent the company in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes or resolving grievances, as a Bar Back you will be expected to work with guests and visitors to ensure satisfaction. A Bar Back will have to take initiative and get creative in resolving guest challenges and involve a supervisor only when previous methods have been unsuccessful.

ADA Information

Physical Requirements

· Ability to speak and hear

· Close and distance vision

· Identify and distinguish colors

· Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time, and extended distances

· Frequently lifts/carries up to 35 lbs

· Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions

· Indoor and outdoor setting.

· Varied weather conditions are expected.

· Will work near moving or mechanical parts.

· Will work with chemicals and may work near fumes or airborne particles.

· Varying schedule to include mornings, evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates