Barback for Compere Lapin - Barista Knowledge Preferred

$16,640 - $27,040/Yr

The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

New Orleans, LA

101-250 employees

About the position

The Barback position at Compère Lapin, located in The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery, is a full-time role focused on supporting bartenders and ensuring a seamless service experience for customers. The ideal candidate will assist with various bar operations, including cleaning, restocking, and maintaining the bar area, while also learning about menu items and cocktail recipes. This role is perfect for individuals who are observant, efficient, and passionate about teamwork in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins.
• Ensuring the bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Checking taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs, or changing out kegs if needed.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Learning about menu items and memorizing cocktail recipes.
• Taking orders, preparing drinks, bussing tables, opening tabs, and processing payments especially during peak hours.
• Speaking to customers, answering questions, and handling complaints.
• Maintaining records and reporting levels of usage to assist in the reordering process and ensuring that delivered items are stored properly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle tense situations with coworkers and customers calmly and rationally.
• Observant and thorough.
• Responsible and punctual.
• Ability to meet physical and scheduling demands of the position, including walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods and working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice-to-haves

• Barista experience preferred or interest in learning the craft.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan