Part-Time Barback - Widow Jane Distillery

What the Role Is

The Part-Time Barback will be responsible for maintaining tasting room cleanliness and appearance of the Botanica Bar at Widow Jane. The Barback will support Bartenders and Front of House staff and be responsible for providing efficient beverage service and maintaining the bar’s cleanliness and overall appearance. Botanica at Widow Jane proudly serves as the distillery’s Cocktail Bar and Whiskey Tasting Room.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

Provide an exceptional guest experience and maintain a positive guest/customer relation at all times

Prepare fresh garnishes, juices, syrups, and other cocktail components

Assist with bussing tables and resetting the bar room

Plate bar snack offerings

Monitor usage and restock bar with spirits, beer, and wine as needed

Maintain highest health standards, sanitation and cleanliness in the beverage/bar area to meet local, state and government guidelines.

Ensure all service items such as menus, etc. are cleaned, in good condition and replaced as required

Strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors and driving while under the influence

Maintain bar cleanliness by cleaning glasses, putting away items and organizing kitchen fridge daily, changing/taking out garbage, maintaining clean restroom

Who You Are…

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum 1 year work-related experience working in a bar/restaurant

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Service Orientation – actively looking for ways to help people

Available to work weekends

Ability to work in a team and be a self-starter

Minimum age requirement: 21 years old

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

Familiarity and appreciation of Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to:

Stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms.

Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

In New York, the expected compensation range for this role is $21.00 per hour plus tips. Actual starting pay may differ based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.