Bar Prep

Bar Prep StaffWe're hiring people to join our team as BAR PREP staff! PLEASE NOTE: All applicants for this role must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire. If you are under 21, we encourage you to apply for other open positions without this requirement. This is a non-tipped position within our prep team.A Few of Our Bar Prep Benefits:Restaurant DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & WellnessPaid Vacation for Qualifying EmployeesBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness InsuranceDomestic Partner Benefits401(k)With a secret alleyway entrance, Three Dots and a Dash is a speakeasy-style take on the traditional island barready to transport you to the glamorous bygone eras of Trader Vic, Stephen Crane and Don the Beachcomber. Descend underground to discover a subterranean hideaway filled with Polynesian artifacts, a rum-soaked menu of more than two dozen classic, modern and original tropical cocktails and a selection of Polynesian-inspired bites.Caring. Creative. Careers. Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifyBar Prep will prepare basic and advanced ingredients, syrups, mixes, batches and garnishes for cocktail menu items, using advanced bar preparation methods; organize and maintain library of cocktail recipes, and rotate and restock inventory of cocktail liquors and ingredients.Essential FunctionsPrepare basic and advanced ingredients, syrups, mixes, batches and garnishes for cocktail menu items according to recipes and/or special requests efficiently and effectively ensuring minimum wasteEffectively and efficiently use advanced bar preparation methods, including but not limited to sous vide and automatic mixers, immersion blender, centrifugal juicer and hydraulic juice pressAnticipate and calculate future syrup needs and communicate with the chefs and management teams regarding ordering ingredients for syrupsEnsure cocktails are transferred to kegs for proper storageRead and follow recipes to ensure consistent production, and organize and maintain library of digital and hard copy cocktail and garnish recipesOrganize, maintain, rotate and restock inventory of cocktail liquors, ingredients, syrups, mixes, batches and garnishes in proper cabinets, coolers or storage areasEnsure proper product rotation, utilization and inventory to ensure minimum wasteSafely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquidsMaintain food safety and quality standardsCorrectly and efficiently read a thermometerUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictionsComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and proceduresWork a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekendsSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and juicersEffectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directionMultitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environmentWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levelsAble to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfacesKey Responsibilities and DutiesFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee HandbookGet along well with others and be a team playerOther duties will be assigned as needed