Bar AssistantLouis Valentino

Setup and Organization:

• Bar assistants are responsible for setting up the bar area before opening, including stocking the bar with necessary supplies such as glassware, garnishes, napkins, and straws
• They ensure that the bar is clean and tidy, and that all necessary equipment, such as shakers, bottle openers, and ice scoops, are readily available.

Restocking Supplies:

• Throughout the shift, Bar Assistants monitor and replenish supplies to ensure that the bar remains well-stocked. This includes restocking liquor bottles, beer kegs, mixers, and other ingredients
• They may also be responsible for changing kegs and tapping new ones.

Glassware Maintenance:

• Bar Assistants clean and polish glassware, ensuring that clean glasses are readily available for bartenders.
• They may also wash other bar tools and utensils as needed.

Assistance to Bartenders:

• Bar Assistants provide direct support to bartenders by assisting with drink preparation. This can include tasks such as cutting fruit garnishes, filling ice bins, and fetching ingredients or equipment as requested
• They work closely with bartenders to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Cleaning and Maintenance:

• Bar Assistants are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the bar area. This includes wiping down counters, cleaning spills, emptying trash bins, and keeping the bar area presentable at all times.
• They may also be involved in general cleaning tasks at the end of the shift.

Customer Service:

• While bar assistants may not directly interact with customers as much as bartenders, they still play a role in providing excellent customer service
• They may assist in serving drinks, delivering orders to customers, and ensuring that customers' needs are met in a timely manner.

Security and Safety:

• Bar Assistants are often trained to assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment. They may monitor customer behavior, report any issues or incidents to management, and help enforce age restrictions and responsible drinking policies.