Welcome to The Black Salt where witchcraft meets craft cocktails. We are looking for a critical support person to join our team as barback. This is the perfect job for experienced bartenders who love the craft but are looking to find more meaning in their work OR aspiring bartenders who want to learn about intentional use of ingredients as well as inventory management skills.

As a member of our team, you will be learning not just bar related information, but metaphysical and ritual processes as well. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge through the information we provide and through guest interactions. Understanding holistic approaches to consciousness is at the core of the brand and the services we provide.

Responsibilities

• Supporting bar team with diligent and fastidious management of operations.

• Warmly greeting and engaging with guests while prioritizing work responsibilities.

• Smoothly handling intricate glassware and bar tools through washing, polishing, and stocking.

• Consciously anticipating needs as they arise and jumping ahead to make sure they are met seamlessly to ensure smooth service.

• Ethical responsibility towards products to assure they are properly used - not wasted. Dating, labeling, following guidelines to rotate and store products properly to ensure their longevity and shelf life through service.

• Stocking: Syrups, Juices, Tea, Coffee, Garnishes, Liquor, Bottled and Canned Beverages, Food (bar snacks), Candles, Water, Ice, and anything else relative to the current menu.

• Tracking inventory: notifying management well in advance when stock is low so backup can be provided.

• Cutting garnishes using knives. Knowing how to sharpen and use a knife for cutting intricate garnishes.

• Learning POS system to assist with closing checks or ringing in items.

• Learning the menu including ritual processes and metaphysical properties of ingredients so to answer guests questions. Graciously informing guests that bartender will answer questions in depth if you do not have proper information to assist.

• Serving water to guests when they arrive. Running food or beverages to tables for bartenders when necessary.

• Clearing tables during service and after service. Cleaning tables and chairs thoroughly. Resetting tables for next seating.

• Monitoring and retrieving cocktail alters and spell kits when guest is done with their use.

• Resetting spell kits: removing used items, cleaning altars, resetting tools as guided in presentable arrangement.

• Assisting bartenders with setting up and breaking down the bar.

• Impeccable standard for cleanliness. Assisting with all closing duties including but not limited to cleaning floors and bathrooms, wiping down all surfaces, taking out trash and recycling, cleaning out refrigerators, any any other required tasks.

Skills and Experience

• At least 3 years recent experience at a high volume or craft cocktail bar in a similar position.

• Ability to work in tight spaces, smoothly navigating fast moving gestures, deferring space to bartenders or guests while maintaining course to perform duties (like dancing.)

• Ability to lift 40 lbs and carry up and down stairs.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure.

• Time management and punctuality. (Strict late and no-show policy)

• Clear and kind communication skills.

• Highly organized. Great memory. Ability to make lists. Clearly follow directions.

• Clean, neat appearance and willingness to follow dress code.

• Weekend (Friday and Saturday) and late night availability (6 pm - 3 am) is required to qualify for the position.

• Must be 21 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.

• Reliable transportation.

Compensation: $15 - $25 per hour (hourly plus tip pool)

We have a firm no-call no-show policy of termination after one occurrence. All employees are expected to show up for work on time, and ready to perform their responsibilities. This is a small, female owned business. As a team, we support each other in every way possible. We take care of our team, but also require commitment and responsibility. Please consider this when applying for a position at this business.

Welcome to The Black Salt where witchcraft meets craft cocktails. We are accepting applications for a production assistant to help package spell kits.

This position is responsible for packaging and management of all items that make up our spell kits. The roll requires references from previous employers or educational institutions.

Please note, this is not a small task. If you are just looking for a "job" this is not for you. The tedious and rigorous process for creating our spell kits is similar to being an artist assistant in a studio. You must be ambitious, highly skilled, and looking to explore work in this field. Only apply if the following requirements are intrinsic to your work ethic.

Skills:

• Self directed and highly motivated. These processes are tedious, and only become easier with time and/or prior skill.

• Time management. You are paid based on kit assembled. Being able to quickly and precisely execute a specific process is intrinsic to your compensation.

• Detail oriented. There are a lot of small moving parts.

• Fast learner. This is simple work, but requires the ability to memorize, observe, and execute processes accurately and quickly.

• Background in fine arts or creative studies is a plus.

• Repetitive actions executed consistently and quickly. This is imperative to rate of pay and quality of product.

• Accountability. Due to the importance of the product being produced, there is a pay rate dock if product inconsistency arises or if any items being used in the process of production are wasted or lost. This will be specified in the employment contract.

• Fine motor skills. Handling small and miniature items with precision.

• Memorization. Ability to do a process a few times and get faster with practice immediately.

• Visual skills. Able to see a process or final product and understand the simple complexities of how it is packaged.

Skills and Qualifications

• Visual Art, product creation, or similar education or work experience.

• Interest in spells or witchcraft.

• Fine motor skills.

• Ability to commute to Hamtramck or Detroit.

• Willing to sign a NDA.

• Comfort working alone or in non-traditional work space- home.

• Reliability - flexible scheduling, but must execute responsibilities within timeframe and meet deadlines.

• Care for product and work - negligence, indifference, sloppiness are not tolerated.

• Valid US Drivers License and Own Transportation.

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must be 18 years or older.

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation: pay based on per final product produced.

Employee discount at bar.

Flexible hours with opportunity to eventually work from home.

Ability to Commute to Hamtramck or NW Detroit (Required).

Welcome to The Black Salt where witchcraft meets craft cocktails. We are accepting applications for a part time door person.

This position is responsible for checking ID’s and processing cover charges on Fridays or when we have special events. The roll requires references from previous employers or other people in the hospitality industry.

Reservations and Door Responsibilities

• Checking ID’s to assure only guests of 21 years of age enter the business.

• Stop guests at the door to check ID and process cover charge.

• Manage both cash and credit card payments.

• Use the bar iphone to process credit card payments with a square reader.

• Monitor all waiting times, manage wait lists, and minimize guests waiting in the foyer.

• Exhibit knowledge of The Black Salt’s menu and concept, operating hours, and other facts about the bar and be able to address common guest inquiries.

• Supervise the bar capacity to assure it is full while not overwhelming the bartenders.

• Communicate with team members regarding capacity.

• Communicate with management (sometimes off site) regarding any issues as they arise.

• Collect input from staff concerning any issues that need to be addressed.

• Manage any door issues that may arise such as preventing banned customers from entry, strongly encouraging overly intoxicated guests to uber providing business uber rides if needed (rare), managing any disorderly conflicts that may arise in a smooth and professional fashion to prevent disturbances to other guests.

• Write incident reports for any liability issues including disorderly behavior, injury, or other liabilities to the bar.

• Maintain clean dining room and restaurant and adhere to all health and safety standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Clear, kind and concise written and verbal communication.

• Recent experience in the hospitality industry for established businesses.

• Passion for working with the public. Welcoming demeanor with guests. Ability to be firm yet kind when conflict arises.

• Willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to collaborate with team members regardless of role or task.

• Neat and professional appearance.

• Physical requirements include: ability to stand for long periods of time, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time.

• Flexible schedule and open availability on weekends to meet business needs.

• Valid US Drivers License and Own Transportation.

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must be 21 years or older.

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation: $18-$25 per hour based on experience.

Employee discount.

4 to 6 hour shift once a week.

Evening and night shifts

Weekends

Ability to Commute to Hamtramck (Required)