BARBACK - THE MARYLAND CLUB
LEGENDS
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THE ROLE
The Barback at the Maryland Club, located in the XFINITY Center in College Park, MD, plays a key role in ensuring the bar operates seamlessly by supporting bartenders, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and preparing supplies to provide exceptional service to members and guests.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for stocking bar items daily and filling ice bins as needed. Anticipate bartender needs throughout the shift to ensure efficient service. Provide bartenders with supplies and requested items promptly to enhance guest service. Prepare garnishes, batch cocktails, make infused syrups, and follow recipes accurately to ensure consistency and quality. Assist in keeping all areas clean and organized, including bar, back bar, and storage areas. Report to work on time and be prepared to start at the scheduled time. Set up work areas as directed and according to Maryland Club standards. Abide by the operating standards outlined in the policy and procedure manual. Maintain knowledge of bar layout, inventory, and bar equipment to fulfill requests quickly and efficiently. Ensure prompt, quality service is provided to bartenders and guests. Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled in maintaining the efficiency of a high-paced bar environment.
Required Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old. Ability to interact effectively with co-workers to ensure compliance with service standards. Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette. Ability to lift and transport items weighing 10-30 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds. Sufficient mobility to perform tasks requiring constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods. Must be able to read, speak, and write in English to communicate effectively with guests. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Must be able to work all Maryland Club events, including extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two to three years of experience working in a fast-paced bar, high-end club, or restaurant. Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate the needs of bartenders and guests.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform tasks requiring physical effort. Ability to lift, carry, and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Compensation
Hourly rate, commensurate with experience, and eligibility for overtime. This role may be eligible for Legends’ comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid vacation, and access to a 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: On-site at the XFINITY Center in College Park, MD
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.