***We are now accepting applications to a part of our exceptional restaurant team!  We are excited to find the most qualified, passionate and hardworking members of the hospitality industry.  Award-winning Petit & Keet is a casual-fine dining restaurant that has established itself as one of the preeminent dining destination in the state.  Voted “Best Overall” Restaurant 2017, 2018, 2020, our staff has created a culture of excellence resulting in a fantastic place to work with a true family dynamic. Do you have what it takes to join our team?

Barback Responsibilities:

Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.

Ensuring 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, handling complaints.

Maintain records and report levels of usage to assist in the reordering process and ensuring that delivered items are stored properly.

Barback Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

More experience, education, training, or certifications may be preferred.

Minimum age to serve alcohol.

Courteous, friendly personality and professional appearance.

Knowledge of menu items, including beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors.

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, 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.