Bar Back | Fast-Paced Hospitality Support

BENCHMARK; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality's Virginia Guesthouse in Charlottesville is hiring a Bar Back to support bartenders and servers, greet guests, and help deliver memorable hospitality. You will maintain the bar area, stock supplies, and keep glasses clean while working in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Opening in April 2026, the 214-room property on the University of Virginia grounds offers a vibrant, growth‑minded team culture.

Qualifications

• Engaging and welcoming personality.
• Knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they arrive or move about the bar area.
• Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar daily.
• Assist the Bartenders in securing requisitioned liquor, beer and wine.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the bar area, to include ensuring clean glasses are stocked.
• Be the master of the bar, understanding the details of the operation.
• Work collaboratively with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff.
• Assisting with maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality.

Skills

Engaging personality

Wine & spirits knowledge

Working under pressure

Communication skills

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality's Virginia Guesthouse in Charlottesville is hiring a Bar Back to support bartenders and servers, greet guests, and help deliver memorable hospitality. You will maintain the bar area, stock supplies, and keep glasses clean while working in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Opening in April 2026, the 214-room property on the University of Virginia grounds offers a vibrant, growth‑minded team culture.