Bar Back, Rodeo Bar

The Adolphus Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k

Student loan repayment

Job summary

The Adolphus Group is seeking a dedicated Bar Back to join the iconic Rodeo Bar team in Dallas. You will help keep the bar stocked, glassware pristine, and the service flow smooth while supporting bartenders with accuracy and enthusiasm.

A keen eye for detail and a collaborative spirit are essential to ensure every guest experience reflects the hotel’s Texas grit and authenticity. Ideal candidates bring prior bar experience and a proactive, detail-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar service preferred.
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to communicate with bartenders and team clearly.

Responsibilities

• Stock ice, juice, syrups, spirits, glassware, and bar top supplies.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and organize bar area throughout shift.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues (CO2 lines, dishwashers, beer keys).
• Know the menu well and support brand standards of quality.

Skills

Bar back experience

Detail-oriented

Team communication

Job description

Recognized for more than a century as the iconic address for Dallas hospitality, The Adolphus offers timeless culture, vibrant and storied surroundings, imaginative and collaborative food and drink, and immersive experiences. In it's reimagining, the 407 room downtown hotel recalls a grand European home.

We are in search of passionate personalities to become the face of The Adolphus hotel’s iconic Rodeo Bar. This joint first opened in 1981 and served Dallasites and visitors for nearly four decades. We are now re-opening the Rodeo bar with a new menu, new vibe and back room for private gatherings while honoring the heart and soul of the original concept : “Texas grit and authenticity.”

Seeking the silent hero: the individual who understands that behind every glass of cabernet or craft cocktail is the attention to detail that makes an experience truly memorable. Spotless glasses, fresh ingredients, and bottles at the ready don't happen by accident. A bar back efficiently stocks, cleans, and organizes the bar while communicating and working seamlessly with the bartenders.

Requested Tasks

• Eyes are always on the critical 6: ice, juice, syrups/mixers, spirits, glassware, bar top cleanliness
• Anticipate items to stock during shift - prior to running out
• Understand bar equipment and how to troubleshoot problems during shift (Low CO2 in tap lines, dishwasher cycling, changing beer keys, etc.)
• Maintain bar cleanliness from all angles - the bar top where guests are seated, the bar back where spirits, glassware, supplies are located, waste bins, and floors
• Thorough knowledge of menu and beverage offerings and supporting knowledge of brand vision and standards of quality

Requested Capabilities

• Prior experience highly preferred
• A proactive and detailed demeanor

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.