Bar back / Food runner

Safety Harbor Resort and Spa; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacations

Public holidays

Job summary

Safety Harbor Resort and Spa is seeking observant Bar Back / Food Runner team members to support bartenders and ensure seamless service in a fast-paced setting by Tampa Bay.

You will restock, prep garnishes, maintain bar stock, and assist with cleaning and maintenance while providing exceptional guest service. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced food & beverage service.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening and closing duties; restock garnishes, napkins, and glassware.
• Keep bar stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer; ensure taps and appliances work.
• Clean bar areas; wipe surfaces, sweep, mop, and manage trash.
• Learn menu items and memorize cocktail recipes; take orders and process payments.
• Provide prompt, seamless service and assist bartenders as needed.
• Deliver food to guests and handle customer questions or complaints.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Bar equipment

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization The Safety Harbor Resort and Spa offers luxurious accommodations with breathtaking views of Tampa Bay and the City of Tampa. With state-of-the-art meeting facilities, memorable wedding venues, Spa services to rejuvenate the body and soul, world class wellness center, swimming pools filled with our own mineral springs, indoor lounge and bayfront Tiki bar and much more, we are always looking for exceptional team members who work well with others and provide an unforgettable experience for our guests.

We have proven success since 1924. Work surrounding the breathtaking views of Tampa Bay, enjoy world class wellness benefits, medical, vision and dental insurance. Paid vacations, sick leave and public holidays and many other benefits.

• Outstanding in Guest Service with a smile
• Positive 'Can-Do' Attitude
• Willing to Go Above and Beyond
• Reliable and Efficient
• Self-Motivated and Self Starter
• Independent and capable of working with little or no supervision
• are amazing with other people
• Willing to turn a job into a career

Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-

Category Food & Beverage

Position Bar back / Food runner

We are looking for an observant, efficient Full-time and Part-time Bar Backs who can work with other staff members to ensure that our customers receive prompt, seamless service. The Bar Back will assist in cleaning the bar, preparing garnishes, ensuring the bar is well stocked with napkins, straws, glassware, garnishes, and all other necessities, and taking on other duties to support the Bartender and ensure that the bar operates smoothly. You should be knowledgeable about menu items, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment.

You should be efficient, reliable, and perceptive with excellent communication and time management skills.

Bar Back Responsibilities:

• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.
• Ensuring bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Checking taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs or changing out kegs, if needed.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Learning about menu items and memorizing cocktail recipes.
• Taking orders, preparing drinks, bussing tables, opening tabs, and processing payments especially during peak hours.
• Taking food to guests.
• Speaking to customers, answering questions, handling complaints.
• Maintain records and report levels of usage to assist in reordering process and ensuring that delivered items are stored properly.
• Ability to meet physical and scheduling demands of the position, including, walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods and working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

This position is currently accepting applications.