Why us?

Departure Restaurant + Lounge, one of America's hottest Asian restaurants is currently hiring a Barback (Part-Time) . Floating atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building, Departure's ambitious menu captivates diners with its' masterful remix of authentic coastal cuisines. From street food-styled starters to meal-sized classics, rice and noodle specialties to market-fresh sushi, Departure embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest and uses the freshest ingredients to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East.

As part of Sage Restaurant Group, we focus on building "independent" restaurants and lounges bordering our hotels in prime locations. We connect with the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally-focused food and beverage experiences. Surrounded by farms, forests and the ocean, Portland is one of America’s booming food cities with year round Farmers’ markets and artisans creating and making some of the most delicious goods in America.

Job Overview

Barkback keeps all bar/lounge equipment and supplies at the proper level throughout all hours of operation in order to ensure proper service to all guests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all bar areas are set up properly for lounge opening.

• Maintain the bar and lounge areas in a neat and orderly condition at all times.

• Assist bartenders in constantly checking the bar for condition of ashtrays, cocktail napkins, empty glasses, cleanliness, etc.

• Replenish ice as needed/requested.

• Ensure all bartenders have sufficient supplies throughout shift.

• Assist bartenders and cocktail servers as outlined on activity schedule or as required.

• Operate glasswashers as necessary, putting clean glassware in its place, checking often to ensure that there is enough on hand.

• Sweep and mop behind all bar areas at the end of every shift, removing, cleaning and replacing matting each time.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

None

Experience

Cleaning and stocking experienced preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have minimal hearing.

• Must have good vision.

• Must be able to see items and area to stock, clean and use proper supplies.

• Must have good speech skills.

• Must have good literacy and comprehension to identify proper stock items and record usage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Repeated bending, pushing, pulling and lifting -up to 35 lbs. required.

• Ability to identify proper supplies.

• Repeated lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs. -cases of liquor, glasses, trash, cans, mopping and sweeping. Bending/kneeling required to clean and stock bar areas.

• Ability to mop and sweep, lift items above head to stock and bend to pick up items.

• Continuous standing, in order to stock and clean bar and lounge areas.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift

Benefits

Departure is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers, Urban Farmer offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and more to all full-time associates.

• All associates can enjoy ourcomplimentary cafeteria.

• 401k matching for all our associates.

• Hotel discounts atmarriott.com.

• Many other perks, benefits & discounts for all our associates!

• Save on your parking and public transportation costs by using our pre-tax savings account.

• Our location is right next to the center of all for MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.

• $50 TriMet monthly subsidy!

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference.If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Restaurant Group that await you.

ID: 2023-18518

Position Type: Regular Part-Time

Property : The Nines

Outlet: Departure Portland

Category: Restaurant Operations

Max: USD $14.75/Hr.

Tipped Position: Yes

Address : 525 SW Morrison St

City : Portland

State : Oregon

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability