Are you ready to support a dynamic, high-energy bar team in a fast-paced, historic environment?
At Journeyman Distillery, we believe in collaboration and face-to-face interactions to create exceptional experiences for our guests.
As a Barback, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring our bartenders have everything they need to keep the drinks flowing and the atmosphere buzzing! This is not just a support position, it’s a chance to be part of something special, in a company that is passionate about whiskey, hospitality, and a shared legacy.
If you're eager to learn the ropes and grow in a hard-working, fun, and supportive environment, Journeyman Distillery is the place for you!
At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded.
To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.
Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:
- Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
- Paid Time Off – begins accruing on Day 1
- 401(k) with Employer Match available
- Medical Insurance – 30+ hours/week
- Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options – 20+ hours/week
- Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
- Unlimited $300 Referral Bonuses
- Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
- 25% Employee Discount
- Monthly Founders' Tour with Bill and Johanna Welter
- Annual Employee Putting Competition
- 1 Annual Employee Holiday Party
- Shoes for Crews (Affordable Footwear)
All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.
CORE VALUES GRIT MAKES GREAT
- We believe that no challenge is too big and we take pride in hard work.
- Grit is our foundation - perseverance through adversity, strength in difficulty, and a relentless drive to succeed.
- Challenges are opportunities in disguise and we welcome them with determination and resolve.
- Nothing great happens by taking the easy route.
ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN, NEVER A MASTER
- 'Good enough' isn't in our vocabulary.
- We are committed to constant improvement and the pursuit of excellence in distilling, brewing, and hospitality.
- Mastery is a moving target - and we embrace the grind, knowing the journey itself is what pushes us forward.
1st CUSTOMER
- Exceptional service defines us - through every touchpoint, every day (362 a year), until the last second and beyond (59:59+).
- This mindset extends to how we treat vendors, partners, and each other.
- 1st Customer is our culture - and our legacy
- As storytellers and champions of Journeyman, we embody the values we stand for, through every interaction.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Make sure that the bar is clean before opening.
- Greet all guests with an appropriate and warm greeting.
- Stay customer focused and nurture an excellent customer experience.
- Collect empty glasses from the bar and tables.
- Always ensure there is enough clean glassware, and wash glassware regularly.
- Monitor chemicals for glasswasher.
- Make sure coolers are clean and organized.
- Wipe down tables and bar tops.
- Restock ice as needed.
- Prepare fruit garnishes for cocktails and make sure that we have backups.
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
- Ensure there is always enough backup liquor behind the bar.
- Collect trash and dirty towels throughout the day.
- Maintain clean rags in each bartender’s station.
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations.
- Help the bartender with anything that he/she needs.
- Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or as directed by supervisor.
- Filling in for absent staff as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring work area(s) are stocked with items that will be needed while on shift.
- Ensure that work stations are properly refilled at the end of every shift.
- Assist with special events as requested.
- Handle any problems that might arise both courteously and professionally.
- Consistently adhere to grooming and appearance standards set by the company.
- Understand and can communicate to guests our available food and beverage products, as well as Journeyman accommodations and services.
- Must have some familiarity with basic food prepping procedures and cooking methods.