Bar Leonessa Barback

Le Meridien Stoneleigh; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Le Meridien Stoneleigh in Dallas is seeking a Bartender Assistant to ensure a seamless guest experience at the Lions Den and Bar Leonessa. You will support the bartender, prepare garnishes, manage stock, and help maintain a pristine bar area in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have hotel/restaurant experience, strong communication, and the ability to handle busy periods while maintaining precision in portions and service.

Qualifications

• Hotel/restaurant experience preferred.
• Must communicate well with guests.
• Basic math skills for proper deliveries and portions.
• Ability to lift up to 150 lbs. with or without accommodations.
• Comfort working in temperature-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartender in serving guests and maintaining guest satisfaction.
• Retrieve orders from storeroom and check stock for accuracy.
• Prepare garnishes, slice fruits, and pour juices as needed.
• Keep bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage clean per health codes.
• Scooping ice, replenishing supplies, and stocking beer taps as required.
• Follow attendance rules and be available for regular shifts.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Hotel/Restaurant experience preferred

Tools

Bar tools

Job description

About UsLocated in the middle of the most prestigious part of Uptown Dallas, The Stoneleigh is a storied landmark with a rich and alluring legacy. The Stoneleigh has recently completed a $20.0M renovation, and has relaunched as part of Marriott's prestigious Autograph Collection. All 176 rooms and public areas have been renovated, including our restaurant, Lions Den, and our bar, Bar Leonessa. Lions Den is the new home of the next restaurant from awarding-winning chef, Chef Michael White. Chef Michael White has many culinary accolades including the James Beard award; 5 simultaneous Michelin stars; and multiple New York Times 3-star and 4-star reviews. Chef Michael White’s concepts at The Stoneleigh include, the Lions Den, where each dish is composed with care, weaving together seasonal ingredients, global inspiration, and a distinctly Dallas spirit. Lions Den will be opening on May 1st, 2026.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.CompensationTipped/Service Charge Eligible? YesDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? NoOverviewAssist Bartender in the serving of guests to ensure positive guest experience.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesRetrieves orders from storeroom. Visually checks stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel, to ensure order is accurate. Upon delivery to the bar, re-checks items with bartender for completeness.Cuts, slices and peels perishable garnishes and fruits, mixes and pours juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Stores back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use.Checks and assists bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area.Maintains cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards.Scoops ice from ice bins, transports to service areas and replenishes ice containers for usage.Boxes and saves empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.Transports taps, replaces, and performs routine maintenance requirements on heavy beer kegs.Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsHotel experience preferred.Must communicate well with guests.Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts and understand portion sizes.Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs and extend arms overhead to stock items with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 150 lbs., at a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated.Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.BenefitsHEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.