Barback

Required Years of Experience

0-1 years

Job Details

Spoon and Stable (located in the North Loop area of Downtown Minneapolis) is looking for a Barback to join our team. Barbacks are the primary service support position for the bar and lounge. They must be fast, efficient, precise, and able to shift priorities constantly. They have a growing knowledge of food, spirits, beer, and wine and are constantly looking to learn more about the craft of bartending.

Responsibilities will include:

• Refilling juice, syrup, and batch bottles during service
• Assisting with closing the bar area, including: sweeping, mopping, handling garbage and recycling, and general cleaning duties
• Changing kegs and assisting with spirits and beer stocking
• Polishing and restocking glassware throughout service
• Clearing plates and glassware from the bar top and lounge areas
• Marking tables for foodservice
• Potential to assist with bar prep, including making syrups, cutting garnishes, and batching cocktails
• Deliver and describe dishes to guests, and be able to answer questions about the menu
• Providing tableside service support to the lounge and patio areas

Required skills and abilities:

• Ability to think and communicate clearly in high pressure situations
• Ability to move quickly and gracefully behind the bar
• Knowledge of ingredients and cooking techniques
• Growing knowledge of wine
• Growing knowledge of cocktail ingredients and technique
• Conversational English vocabulary
• Ability to stand on your feet for up to 10-12 hours
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO) is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked and is available for use as soon as it is accrued.
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, accident, life, and short term disability insurance plans are available after 90 days of full-time employment.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company matching is available to full-time employees after one year and 1,000 hours worked.
• Free and unlimited access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Discounted employee dining at Spoon and Stable.

Soigne Hospitality Group was created by Chef Gavin Kaysen, chef and owner of Spoon and Stable, Demi, Bellecour Bakery, KZ Provisioning, and GK at Home. We believe that taking care of employees is the best way to take care of our guests. With that in mind, we work hard to create work environments that are inspirational and exciting and offer opportunities for professional development throughout the duration of every team members tenure. Last but certainly not least, we are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($15.97) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program

Required Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to Move Quickly and Gracefully Behind the Bar

Time Management Skills

Knowledge of Ingredients and Cooking Techniques

Attention to Detail

Growing Knowledge of Wine

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Growing Knowledge of Cocktail Ingredients and Technique

Teamwork and Collaboration

Adaptability to Changing Priorities

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving Skills

Willingness to Learn

Physical Stamina

Organizational Skills

Cleaning and Sanitation Skills

Basic Knowledge of Bar Operations

Ability to Multitask

Interpersonal Skills

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