Bar Back (Part-Time)

Mainsail Lodging & Development; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision, HSA & FSA

Basic Life & Disability

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Career Training & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Jury Duty (varies by state)

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Free meals for full-service hotel team

Job summary

Epicurean Hotel in Tampa, FL seeks a Bar Back to support bartenders with timely service, beverage prep, and stock management. You will help maintain a clean, well-organized bar and assist with food runs, using POS systems and engaging with guests.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality experience, knowledge of beer, wine and liquor, and strong communication. This role offers full- and part-time benefit options and opportunities to grow within Mainsail Lodging & Development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher.
• Previous hospitality experience.
• Minimum 1-year experience in a restaurant or bar setting.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working on a team in a hospitality setting.
• Ability to use technology (computers, tablets, POS).
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• A sense of ownership in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to bartenders in a timely manner.
• Prepare beverage garnishes and mixes.
• Ensure proper stocking and rotation of beer, liquor, wine, and consumables.
• Clean glasses, utensils, tools, and bar equipment.
• Run food from kitchen to bar and bar area for timely service.
• Provide guests with menu knowledge, including ingredients, preparation, and prices.
• Maintain opening/closing par levels for beverages and consumables.
• Assist in receiving/loading of bar items and stocking.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar, cooler, and bar storage area.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Strong communication

Teamwork in hospitality

POS usage

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Tablets/iPad

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.

About the Epicurean Hotel

Welcome to the Epicurean Hotel, a paradise for food lovers. Our passionate culinary team, led by our talented executive chef, works tirelessly to create dishes that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. We take great pride in using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality of our dishes.

At our hotel, we believe that indulging in the pleasures of life is the ultimate tribute to it. We invite you to join us and experience all the flavors that life has to offer. If you share our passion, we would love to cook with you and add your special ingredients to our recipe.

Overview of the role

The Bar Back will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance with the Epicurean Hotel [Hotel Name] service standards and Mainsail Lodging & Development standards. The 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 the focus will be on the support staff position.

What you have

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher
• Previous hospitality experience
• Minimum 1-year experience working in a restaurant or bar setting
• Knowledge and experience with beer, wine, and liquor
• Customer service experience
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience working on a team in a hospitality setting
• Ability to use technology, e.g., computers, tablets, iPads, and POS
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• A sense of ownership in everything that you do

What you’ll do

• Provide service to bartenders in a timely manner
• Prepare beverage garnishes and mixes
• Ensure proper stocking and rotation of beer, liquor, wine, and consumable items
• Clean glasses, utensils, tools, and other bar equipment
• Run food from kitchen to bar and bar area to ensure guests receive their food in a timely manner
• Provide guests with menu knowledge, including ingredients, preparation, and prices
• Maintain opening and closing par levels for beer, wine, liquor, and consumables
• Assist in the receiving and unloading of bar items. Ensure proper stocking
• Maintain a clean and organized bar, cooler, and bar storage area
• Other necessary duties as reasonably assigned by the manager

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Benefits

• F** ull-time Associate Benefits**
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees
• Part-time Associate Benefits
  • All above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay

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.