Bar Back

Luminary Hotel & Co; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Growth & Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Discounts for hotel team

Free meal (full-service hotel team)

Job summary

Luminary Hotel & Co is seeking an energetic Bar Back for Beacon Social Drinkery to support bartenders and keep a clean, well-stocked outlet. You will help maintain stock, assist with glassware, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met across shifts.

The role emphasizes friendly guest interactions and teamwork within a busy hospitality environment. Experience with POS systems and knowledge of beer and spirits are highly valued as you assist with daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher.
• Previous hospitality experience is required.
• Minimum of one year related experience in a hospitality setting.
• Experience with POS systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with beer and spirits is desirable.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to bartenders in a timely manner.
• Prepare all mixes and garnishes.
• Ensure proper rotation of all liquor, beer, wine and consumables.
• Keep bar top clean and free of dirty glasses, trash, etc. throughout shift.
• Assist with loading/unloading of miscellaneous equipment and supplies.
• Maintain opening/closing liquor, beer, wine and consumables par.
• Provide guests with accurate information regarding menu items, pricing, and allergens.
• Monitor potentially intoxicated guests and escalate to management as needed.
• Record and report any equipment failure or safety hazards to management.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality experience

POS systems

Beer & spirits knowledge

Food safety awareness

Team support

Education

High School diploma or higher

Previous hospitality experience

Minimum of one year related experience

Tools

POS systems

Job description

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so. Beacon Social Drinkery Bar Back will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance to the Luminary Hotel & Co. service standards and standards of Mainsail Lodging & Development. Beacon Bar Back will also be responsible for helping all other staff and operations to maintain a well-organized, clean and well stocked outlet. Friendly interactions with patrons will be required but focus will be on the support staff position.

Essential Functions

• Provide service to bartenders in a timely manner
• Prepare all mixes and garnishes
• Ensure proper rotation of all liquor, beer, wine and consumable items
• Keep bar top clean and free of dirty glasses, trash, etc. throughout shift
• Keep back bar clean and organized
• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
• Clean all spills immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles
• Sweep and mop as needed
• Empty trash as necessary
• Assist with loading/unloading of miscellaneous equipment, such as boxes, food and beverage product
• Maintain opening/closing liquor, beer, wine and consumables par
• Ensure all stocking is complete, requisitions are filled out and any shortage of stock is reported
• Provide guests with accurate and thorough information regarding menu items, pricing, and allergen information
• Light food running when applicable, ability to carry plates that may be warm or hot
• Recognize and cultivate regular guests and repeat business
• Respond to guest concerns/complaints and correct errors or resolve complaints while maintaining a positive attitude escalating to management when necessary
• Monitor potentially intoxicated and/or disruptive guests and promptly bring to a manager’s attention
• Inform management of any complaint, comments or incident
• Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed
• Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to management immediately
• Move furniture as directed by management, including but not limited to: tables, chairs, bar stools, banquettes, bar tables, boxes, and equipment
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards
• Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned by management

Qualification Standards

• Education & Experience
• High School diploma or higher
• Previous hospitality experience required
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience
• Experience with POS systems
• Familiarity with beer and spirits
• Proper lifting techniques
• Guest relations
• Sanitation and safety
• Safe alcohol service
• Full service restaurant operations

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Find your dream career within an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private, luxury vacation homes in Florida.

A bright future with stellar benefits awaits! We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program:

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• HSA & Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life & Disability Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off
• Holiday Pay & Bereavement Leave
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Discounts for hotel team members through Marriott Explore Program
• FREE meal (full-service hotel team members only)