Bar Back - Hunt Room

Gold Key PHR; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Key PHR seeks a Barback to support the Hunt Room inside the Historic Cavalier Hotel. You will maintain glassware, stock bar consumables, and assist with setup, service, and cleanup to ensure a high-quality guest experience.

Ideal candidates communicate well in English, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and can lift and move items as needed. This on-site role requires vigilance in cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience at least 1 yr in a mid- to high-volume outlet.
• Knowledge of beverages, wines, and spirits is helpful.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bar supplies and glassware pars; stock ice, paper products, to-go cups, and china.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of the bar area.
• Rotate stock and ensure items are stored properly and bar is clean.
• Report to the head bartender on arrival, during breaks, and before leaving.
• Rinse equipment and support bartenders with guest service as needed.

Skills

Communication

Speed

Attention to detail

Customer courtesy

Anticipation of needs

Multitasking

Listening skills

Physical fitness

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Hunt Room inside the Historic Cavalier Hotel

Overview

The Barback is responsible for maintaining clean glassware, displayed according to standard and maintaining the inventory of all bar consumables. The Barback will also assist with the setup, break down and cleanup of the bar. The Barback maintains a clean, sanitary and safe event area at all times to ensure quality experience is delivered to guests. The successful Barback will ensure the bar alcohols, glassware and supplies are stocked at all times, maintain cleanliness and organization standards.

Responsibilities

Level One

Associate Responsibilities specific for this role and Department:

1. 1. Maintain pars of supplies at the bar by stocking ice, paper products, to go cups, glassware, china for menu items, roll ups, etc.
2. 2. Keep bartender informed of items to be ordered on regular basis, anticipating business volumes.
3. 3. Acknowledges a guest if bartender is with another guest, relates guest orders to bartender.
4. 4. Responds to all requests from bartenders for priorities and assistance.
5. 5. Bring bar food from the kitchen to the bar for bartender to serve or to serve at the Bartender’s request.
6. 6. Able to help set bar wells when needed.
7. 7. Cut bar fruit daily as needed.
8. 8. Checks all glassware for chips, spots, prints, soap residue, lipstick, etc.
9. 9. Assists in clearing the bar by returning all used plates and silverware to dish room as guests finish at the bar.
10. 10. Rinses blenders and other equipment as used.
11. 11. Rotates stock as needed.
12. 12. Knows where all bar items are stored and maintains proper storage with organization and cleanliness.
13. 13. Understand and comply with all company, city and state liquor laws.
14. 14. Reports to head bartender when arriving, prior to taking breaks and before leaving.
15. 15. Completes all assigned sidework and checklists as required, prior, during and after shift
16. Successfully complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skill

• Have good communication skills both speaking and understanding English.
• Display speed, accuracy, attention to detail, courtesy and anticipation of guests needs.
• Have willingness to work long hours on feet in high pressure environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Should be in good physical condition and be able to bend, reach overhead, some pushing and pulling. Repetitive use of hands and wrists, firm grasping required, and hands are in and out of water frequently. Occasional changes in temperatures from walk-in refrigeration.
• Must listen to direction.
• Must be over 18.

ExperienceAt least 1 yr. in a mid to high volume outletExperienceKnowledge of beverages, wines, and spirits helpfulSkillTransport 100 poundsEducationHigh school diploma required