
Under the direction of the Beverage Supervisor, the Bar Back assists Bartenders, enabling them to focus on providing premier guest service to patrons. By partnering with team members in operational processes, greeting patrons, and keeping the bars clean and stocked, the Bar Back allows Bartenders and Cocktail Servers to operate more efficiently in their respective roles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Keeps the bar stations fully stocked (ice, mixes, garnishes, napkins, straws, etc.). Provide coverage to other bars as requested and to ensure coverage during meal periods.
2. Responsible for overall cleanliness, organization, and preparedness of immediate workspace and adjacent areas. Ensures a clean, sanitary and thoroughly stocked bar. Empties trash as necessary throughout the shift, and at the end of the shift. Keeps bar surfaces clean, wipes down inside of reach-ins and beer coolers to prevent condensation buildup, cleans all garnish trays at the end of each shift or as needed, wipes down all mix containers and alcohol bottles at the end of each shift. Keeps the floors clean and presentable and ensures that all debris is collected. Ensures stations are ready for next shift.
3. Prepares fruit garnishes for each shift. Assists Bartenders in mixing and preparing bulk alcohol and mix recipes for volume sales, such as concentrated juices, Sangria, and Spiced Cider.
4. Assists Bartenders with greeting new guests and taking drink orders. Helps the Bartender retrieve or serve beer, sodas, or bottled beverages to guests or Cocktail Servers at the Bartender's direction during busy times. May also be required to serve drinks and collect payment.
5. Ensure that all equipment is functioning correctly and efficiently, performing regular checks and requesting maintenance as needed. Verify that all necessary items, such as tools, supplies, and ingredients, are adequately stocked and readily available for use. This includes monitoring inventory levels, replenishing stock, and coordinating with inventory control to request additional products, with management verification when required.
6. Notifies immediate supervisor of any problems that occur, including reporting of any guest who appears to be intoxicated or under the age of 21.
7. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GEDrequired
Minimum three (3) monthsofrelated experience or trainingrequired
Must be at least 21 years of age.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITIES (KSA)
Mustbe able to read,writeand communicate in the English language.
Must be able to perform simple mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
Must be able tomanagecash transactions accurately and securely.
Must be able to provide friendly and efficient service to guestsand team members, addressing their needs and resolving issues.
Must be able to have clear and effective communication with guests and team members.
Must be able to work under pressure by staying calm and efficient during busyperiod(s)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you maybe requiredto obtain andmaintaina gaming license.
Must obtain andmaintaina current Food Handler’s Card
Must obtain andmaintainTraining for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)Certification upon employment
No Driving Responsibilities: Role does not require a driver’s license or insurance.
PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS/WORKINGCONDITIONS–ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicablelaw.
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Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located on the San Manuel Indian Reservation near Highland, California. The Tribe, formerly known as the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, proudly reclaims their ancestral name —Yuhaaviatam (pronounced “yu-HAH-vee-ah-tahm”) — honoring the deep-rooted heritage and enduring legacy of their people. Exercising their inherent sovereign right to self-governance, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is committed to providing essential services to their citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services, and promoting social, economic, and cultural development.
As the Indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys, mountains, and high deserts, the Yuhaaviatam have called this region home since time immemorial and are committed to remaining a productive partner in the San Bernardino region.
Today the tribal government oversees many governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment.
San Manuel is active in supporting projects in neighboring communities. Nearby cities and towns receive support from the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in the way of monetary donations for cultural, social, and economic projects to benefit the common good of the communities in which they live and work.
Encompassing gaming, governmental operations and other enterprises, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is one of the largest employers in the Inland Empire area and employs over 7000 people.