Barkeeper

Job Description:

Are you looking for a place that celebrates YOU for being YOU? Do you want to work with people that are fun and work as a team? Where you have the flexibility that you need? Industry-leading Smokey Bones is proud to have been awarded and recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work two years in a row! Go home with cash tips daily, competitive pay, scholarships, access to our discounts hub, and an amazing culture where we celebrate you for being YOU. Come and find out why our guests are packing our restaurants and we are a Certified Great Place to Work!

What we Offer:

• An enjoyable setting that prioritizes the recognition and enjoyment of our family members.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Privileges extended to all employees right from their first day.
• Get discounted meals and savings on gift card expenditures.
• All Smokey Bones employees can access the Life Assistance Program benefits, such as a crisis helpline and three counseling sessions, for free.
• Unlock savings on thousands of products and services, including pay-as-you-go plans, with a free membership to the benefits hub.
• Scholarships for college education are provided to all Smokey Bones staff and their immediate family through a collaboration with Bellevue University

Preventative healthcare plan:

• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Indemnification is confined to a specific extent for diagnostic tests, hospital services, and prescribed drugs
• Whole Life
• The suggested legal package provides access to a range of no-cost legal services and the possibility of reducing legal representation costs by up to 70%.
• Services dedicated to advocating for and planning with patients
• We offer avenues for career expansion and enhancement across the organization. Our goal is to facilitate your journey towards realizing your utmost potential
• Increased benefits offerings will be extended to full-time employees who have completed one year of service

Job Duties:

• Organize silverware into neat rolls for efficient serving
• Remove used utensils, plates, and beverages from the bar counter
• Rejuvenate the bar setup once guests have exited the establishment
• Ensure the bar area is free of debris, empty the trash, and attend to any cleaning responsibilities needed
• Talented in supporting customers from the initiation to the completion of their dining meal
• Skilled in escalating customer problems to supervisors and finding solutions in a proactive approach
• Able to communicate well with other teammates to ensure all guest needs are met
• You have met the legal requirements to serve and pour alcohol in your state
• Expertise in reading recipes accurately and making beverages to conform with standards
• Assistance required for serving food promptly
• Stick to the health and safety regulations applicable to kitchen and dining settings
• Comply with manager guidance throughout your shift
• Able to engage with customers and provide support for their needs

About Smokey Bones:

Smokey Bones, with its presence in 16 states and 63 locations, is a popular full-service restaurant famous for its delectable barbecue offerings, especially its award-winning ribs. The establishment caters to both lunch and dinner crowds and features a vibrant bar showcasing an array of bourbons, whiskeys, domestic and imported beers, and locally brewed craft beers, in addition to signature cocktails made with care. Guests can enjoy a variety of meats prepared through slow-smoking and fire-grilling methods, with the added flexibility of dining in, opting for takeout, placing orders online, or availing themselves of catering and delivery options.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of engaging in English communication through speaking, reading, and writing.
• The state statutes dictate the requisite age for individuals eligible to serve alcoholic beverages
• Eligible for employment in the United States

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Outstanding service to customers and strong interpersonal aptitude
• Skillful in implementing food safety measures and protocols in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Showing meticulousness in observing the particulars
• High energy levels
• Capacity to cooperate with others
• Excellent verbal communication

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Having the ability to flex at the waist and elevate objects weighing up to 50 pounds to waist level.
• Can transport loads of up to 50 pounds for distances as far as 25 feet.
• Adequate for sustaining an upright position and being active for 8-12 hours.
• Proficient in receiving, interpreting, and reacting to the inquiries of employees and patrons amidst a loud atmosphere.
• Capable of withstanding extreme temperatures (below 0 degrees F and above 90 degrees F) during the shift.