Host/Barback (this is a good intro into Bartending)

About us

Smoked Bar & Grill is pleased to serve Hershey and the surrounding communities with house smoked barbecue, craft beer, and craft cocktails. Our culture is collaborative and team oriented, and as a team member at Smoked Bar & Grill, it's important that you are reliable and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. We pride ourselves on having tenured employees who have been with us for years and hope you join our family too!

We are seeking a hybrid Host/Barback. Expect to Host about 15-20 hours per week and Barback 10-15 hours per week. Hosts are the face of the business to our customers every day. Hosts assist with bussing, expediting, and bagging takeout orders. Hosts are tipped out nightly and make take-out/online order tips and can expect to earn $16-20 per hour on average including tips with take home cash daily. This person would also be trained as a Barback and work with our bartenders on Friday, Saturday, and when there are events causing the bar to be busier than normal. The Barback is responsible for making service drinks and helping our Bartenders with stocking and sidework. A Barback can expect to make $18-20 per hour on average including tip out with take home cash daily. The position would be a good way to get into Bartending and this person could also cover time off once fully trained. Must be available weekends including Sundays.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greets and seats guests, presents menus to guests.
• Treats all guests in a manner to ensure their complete satisfaction. Always strives to exceed guests' expectations.
• Takes names on a waiting list.
• Runs the floor plan iPad.
• Observes tables and keeps track of clean, dirty and occupied tables.
• Buses and resets tables.
• Takes guest information and estimate wait times to guests accurately when tables are not immediately available.
• Cleans, organizes and stocks menus at host area.
• Obtain RAMP certification (paid for by Smoked).
• Learn how to make drinks, pour beers, stock the bar.
• Answers phone and answers questions concerning the menu and restaurant.
• Interacts with guests as they arrive and as they leave the restaurant to ensure positive dining experience.
• Fills to-go orders, if applicable.
• Maintains restrooms throughout shift.
• Sweeps foyer and front entrance area frequently, wipes windows.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Positive and friendly attitude.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced stressful environment while remaining calm.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Must be over the age of 18 due to PLCB liquor laws.

EEO Statement:

Smoked provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other protected status under Local, State or Federal Regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hummelstown, PA 17036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person