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We are seeking a dedicated and creative Prep Barback to join our vibrant bar team, where we elevate the craft cocktail experience with house-made syrups, coconut cream, and freshly juiced fruits. This role is perfect for someone with a strong bar or kitchen prep background, a passion for cocktail culture, and a knack for organization and creativity. As a Prep Barback, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our bar runs smoothly by preparing ingredients, batching beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting our bartenders during service. If you’re ready to immerse yourself in a dynamic, cocktail-focused environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Ingredient Preparation : Craft house-made syrups, coconut cream, and fresh fruit juices daily, ensuring consistency and quality for our cocktail and non-alcoholic beverage program.
• Batching Beverages : Accurately batch cocktails and N/A beverages according to precise recipes, maintaining flavor profiles and presentation standards.
• Requisition Fulfillment : Fill requisitions for bar supplies, including garnishes, mixers, and other essentials, to keep the bar fully stocked and prepared for service.
• Cleaning and Maintenance : Maintain a spotless and organized prep area, including cleaning surfaces, tools, juicers, and prep equipment before, during, and after shifts. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Prep Area Organization : Keep the prep station tidy and efficient, organizing ingredients, tools, and storage areas to streamline workflow.
• Inventory Assistance : Help monitor inventory levels of prep ingredients and supplies, reporting shortages or needs to management to maintain operational flow.
• Creative Contribution : Stay updated on current cocktail trends and contribute innovative ideas for new syrups, garnishes, or beverage concepts to enhance our menu.
• Team Collaboration : Work closely with the bar team to execute prep tasks, support service needs, and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience : Minimum of 1-2 years in a bar or kitchen environment with hands-on experience in cocktail preparation, ingredient prep, or barback duties. Experience in a high-volume kitchen or craft cocktail bar is a plus.
• Cocktail Knowledge : Understanding of cocktail techniques, ingredients, and current trends, with a genuine passion for cocktail culture.
• Creativity : Ability to think creatively and propose new ideas for house-made ingredients or beverage innovations.
• Work Ethic : Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills to handle prep, batching, and cleaning tasks efficiently.
• Team Player : Takes direction well, communicates effectively, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team setting.
• Physical Stamina : Comfortable standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing repetitive tasks like juicing or cleaning.
• Availability : Full-time availability, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, to support the bar’s operating hours.
• Sanitation Knowledge : Familiarity with health and safety standards for food and beverage prep, with a commitment to maintaining a clean work environment.

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