Barback - Big E's EBL

Grand Rapids, MI
Part Time to Full Time
Big E's Sports Grill EBL
Entry Level

Do you have a passion for supporting the team and making sure the shift runs smoothly? Join Big E's on East Beltline as a Barback. Big E's is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for advancement.  This is a great opportunity to expand your experience and knowledge of the latest trends in beer, cocktails, food and bar operations in 2023!

Starting wage is $10.10 plus tip pool

Barback Benefits Include:

  • Hotel and restaurant discounts
  • Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
  • Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
  • Flexible schedules (dependent on position)
  • Holiday Pay
  • 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year (must be accredited)
  • Advancement opportunities
  • 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoption leave for those who qualify for FMLA
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations)

Barback Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting the bartender with any prep-work, stocking, running, and cleaning, while following local health department standards, Suburban Inns’ Core Values, and Suburban Inns, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

Barback Essential Functions:

  • Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
  • Inspect bar prior to shift for adequate supplies
  • Stock glasses, liquors, beers, and wines as needed
  • Refill garnishes and mixers
  • Wash glasses at the bar
  • Assist the bartender with any job-related tasks requested by them
  • Restock bar at the end of the night
  • Request supplies as needed
  • Change sanitizer in bar area every two hours
  • Help with closing procedures of the bar
  • Assist with deep cleaning and routine maintenance of bar equipment
  • Follow all Suburban Inns processes
  • Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
  • Other duties as requested by management

Barback Position Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge:  Requires ability to interpret / extract information and / or perform arithmetic functions.  Good communication skills

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience:  None

License, Registration, and/or Certification Required:  TIPS Certification (may be completed upon hire)

Work Schedule: Work regularly requires or varies between day, evening, night, holiday, and/or weekend assignments.  Schedule varies according to business demands and needs

Required Travel: Position does not require travel to other Suburban Inns properties or other locations. Work is performed on property

Barback Uniform and Appearance Guidelines:            

Uniform:  Uniform shirt and name tag provided.  Suburban Inns approved blue jeans (see Uniform Policy) and black, close-toed, non-slip shoes are the responsibility of the Team Member. 

Appearance: Hair must be kept well-groomed. All facial piercings and tattoos that are not covered by a work uniform must be approved by management. Any tattoo that is deemed offensive to co-workers, guests, vendors or others in the workplace based on racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, or other characteristics or attributes of a sensitive or legally protected nature are not permitted and must remain covered or concealed at all times. This policy will be administered by the position’s supervisor, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, height, weight, genetics, familial status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  The Vice President of Operations has the authority to veto any decision made by the position’s supervisor.

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