Bar Back (Part-Time)

Luminary Hotel & Co; United States; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Trilith Guesthouse is seeking two part-time Bar Backs to support our bartenders and ensure fast, friendly service in a busy resort setting. This role is part of Mainsail Lodging & Development’s Trilith property and focuses on keeping the bar well-stocked, clean, and running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, hospitality experience, knowledge of beer, wine and liquor, strong communication, and the ability to work on a team with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher.
• Minimum 1 year experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Beer knowledge

Wine knowledge

Liquor knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Technology literacy

Initiative

Ownership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. We are looking for two (2) Part-Time Bar Backs for the Trilith Guesthouse. The Bar Back will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance with Trilith Guesthouse 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 Demands

• 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

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)