Barback

**Join our team and help open our newest Flight Club Social Darts venue this October in Addison, TX! Now hiring ALL Hourly positions!**

TITLE: Barback

DEPARTMENT: Front of House

POSITION TYPE: Part Time/Full Time

REPORTING TO: Assistant General Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

Company Overview:

The world’s first Social Darts® experience, Flight Club was founded in London in 2015 to usher this once pub-like pastime into the 21st century. Flight Club fuses craft cocktails and upscale cuisine with its signature tech-enabled Social Darts® experience to create a truly unique entertainment experience. Operating in major cities across the U.S. under State of Play Hospitality and in more than 30 locations worldwide, Flight Club continues to bring friends, families, and colleagues together in an upscale gaming environment. To date, over 10 million people have experienced Flight Club and over one billion darts have been thrown. Learn more at FlightClubDartsUSA.com.

Position Purpose:

Barbacks are responsible for assisting bartenders in delivering each guest a unique high-quality experience with passion and knowledge in an energetic atmosphere. The role ensures the bar has all required product to execute orders and cocktails properly with a clean bar top to allow new guests. This position is constantly moving, multitasking, and anticipating bartenders needs. Our emphasis on product knowledge is essential to deliver an experience above the ordinary. Together our team members work to create an atmosphere of fun in a positive culture of teamwork and hard work. We expect nothing short of greatness and know personality sets us apart.

Our Mission Is:

At State of Play, our mission is to create moments of joy and connection through the power of play.

Our Values Are:

• We Take the Initiative: Actions speak louder than words. We’re resourceful, proactive and creative. There are no limits to what we can achieve if we reach out, speak up and make it happen.
• We’re Thoughtful: We think about the bigger picture. We default to listening and encouraging different views to our own. By being deliberate and considerate, team members will enjoy working with us and we will make better decisions.
• We Strive for Excellence: We try to bring the best version of ourselves into work every day. Quality matters. Executing with precision and pace will help both other team members and the business succeed.
• We Celebrate the Wins: Let’s enjoy the journey. Life is full of ups and downs so we make time to toast collective and individual successes. Nothing feels better than winning as a team.

Responsibilities:

Listen to the Customer

• Build a rapport with guests, be active in assisting, and communicating requests
• Assist in maintaining the guest eye view behind the bar
• Support the bar team by ensuring quick and efficient service, utilizing a strong knowledge of in-house cocktails and menu offerings to assist with restocking, preparing garnishes, and maintaining a smooth workflow to meet guest needs.
• Communicate effectively with team members and guests to ensure seamless service and satisfaction.

Be Respectful of Company Resources

• Manage stock effectively, ensuring accurate counts and proper storage to maintain inventory levels and reduce wastage.
• Adhere to cleaning and delivery procedures to protect company resources and ensure a safe, organized workspace.

Show Urgency

• Report for all scheduled shifts punctually, in proper attire and to proper health and hygiene standards
• Efficiently change kegs, cut fruit, and restock depleted product quickly
• Complete opening, closing, and running duties as assigned each shift

Create Positive Energy

• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment by training new barbacks and encouraging teamwork.
• Maintain a positive attitude during service, contributing to an enjoyable and professional atmosphere for both guests and staff.

Must be able to pass exams with a 90% or better in each of the following categories:

• Food and Beverage

• All issued training testing throughout employment

Requirements & Minimum Qualifications

• Current food handlers and alcohol certification maintained through employment
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferably within a high-volume environment
• Available to work various shift times and days, including weekends and holidays
• Able to stand and/ or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift over 50+ lbs. if necessary
• Authorized to legally work in the US

Barback Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly pay of $2.13 plus tips
• Ability to enroll in Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits (for employees who maintain full-time status)
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Paid Holiday (may vary depending on state and local laws)
• Ability to enroll in 401k, Medical FSA, Commuter benefits, etc.
• Employee Discount: 50% your total bill for you and up to five guests.

The Company reserves the right in its absolute discretion to add to your duties or amend this job description at any time. In addition to the above duties, you will carry out such other duties as the Company reasonably directs from time to time.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Flight Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil union status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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