Bar Back / Busser, Manchester, First Street

Early Morning Breakfast, Daytime, Evening and Night-Time Shift Patterns & Duties

Hourly Rate: £12.71 plus generous benefits (please see below).

Contract: Permanent, zero hours contract

Required Days of Work: Varied; flexibility is required throughout the week

Working Hours: Varied shift patterns, between the hours of 8am- 1am. Full flexibility required.

House of Social Food Hall is Manchester’s newest and most exciting food hall. A collection of five independent kitchens, serving food and drink to suit every taste and time. We’re looking for energetic and proactive Bar Backs to join our team to support with the delivery ofour premium standards.

Our Bar Back's

Play a vital support role in delivering seamless, elegant service in a premium dining environment, keepingthe bar's running smoothly behind the scenes and supporting the bartenders to deliver quick, top-quality service.

Responsibilities

- Restock spirits, kegs, glassware, ice, and garnishes throughout service.
- Keep bar areas clean, tidy, and well-organised at all times.
- Collect and wash glassware quickly and efficiently.
- Assist bartenders with preparing garnishes and setting up stations before service.
- Receive and help check off deliveries of bar stock, ensuring items are correctly stored and rotated.
- Help move and organise stock between storage areas and the bar.
- Support with waste disposal and recycling during and after shifts.
- Step in to help with floor running or guest support when required.

Additional Responsibilities

Our Bar backs are responsible for delivering a multitude of additional tasks, including:

- Work closely with chefs, runners, bartenders and management to ensure coordinated and efficient service.
- Support the team during peak times and eventson the floor & bar areas.
- Participate in briefings, tastings,



and training sessions to maintain brand and product knowledge.
- Maintain the upkeep of our premium site & facilities; communal areas must be cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
- Be a point of contact for any potential incident or emergency that may occur onsite.
- Maintain waste management areas adhering to health & safety regulations, ensuring potential hazards are addressed / cleaned / tidied / reorganised as required.

Who We’re Looking For…

House of Social boasts 5 individual kitchens, delivering variety and luxury food and drink offerings to our guests. Our aim is to guarantee the best social experience to all customers and our House of Social Student residents. Our Bar Back'splay a critical role ensuring seamless operations. We are looking for:

Professional Experience

- Previous Experience in food & beverage, preferably in a high volume setting a plus but not essential
- Our operations run seamlessly with the support of a variety of technology systems and software; our Bar Back'smust be technologically astute.

Personal Characteristics

- House of Social operate a multi-cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike.
- Keen attitude to grow and develop across all positions within the business
- High energy, a can-do attitude, and strong teamwork skills.
- Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed.
- Adaptability, creativity & positivity.
- Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations.
- Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required.
- Flexibility: Our facilities are open to customers 7 days a weekincluding

📌 Bar Back (Manchester)
🏢 Vita Student
📍 Manchester