Barback

Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel where you can make a difference in providing exceptional service. As a bar support associate, you will ensure the bar areas are well-stocked and clean, contributing to an unforgettable guest experience. Enjoy a supportive culture and great benefits, including medical insurance and hotel discounts.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 75% Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Complimentary Employee Meals

Hotel Discounts (Both Marriott and Sage Portfolios)

Eligible for Referral Bonuses

Incentive Programs

Cell Phone Discounts

Qualifications

• Cleaning and stocking experience preferred.
• Must have minimal hearing.
• Ability to identify proper supplies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure bar areas are set up properly for lounge opening.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in bar and lounge areas.
• Assist bartenders with supplies and cleanliness.

Skills

Good vision

Good speech skills

Good literacy and comprehension

Job description

Why us?

When you are looking for a new job, you know in your heart you want to work where you belong. The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, managed by Sage Hospitality, may just be your ideal location. Together we create a friendly, supportive culture that is intriguing and refreshing to those who are seasoned in hospitality as well as those putting their toes in the water for the first time. Let us show you how its done.

Enliven your senses by joining forces with this top-notch team. Take pride in providing fresh, local ingredients and inspired menu choices to our local and travelling guests in our Braddocks Rebellion Restaurant, StreetSide bar, Event Space and In-Room Dining. There are many moving pieces to the operation. With a passion for food, interaction and teamwork you could be the perfect fit. Could this be where you belong?

At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Job Overview

Keep all bar/lounge equipment and supplies at the proper level throughout all hours of operation in order to ensure proper service to all guests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all bar areas are set up properly for lounge opening.
• Maintain the bar and lounge areas in a neat and orderly condition at all times.
• Assist bartenders in constantly checking the bar for condition of ashtrays, cocktail napkins, empty glasses, cleanliness, etc.
• Replenish ice as needed/requested.
• Ensure all bartenders have sufficient supplies throughout shift.
• Assist bartenders and cocktail servers as outlined on activity schedule or as required.
• Operate glasswashers as necessary, putting clean glassware in its place, checking often to ensure that there is enough on hand.
• Sweep and mop behind all bar areas at the end of every shift, removing, cleaning and replacing matting each time.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

None

Experience

Cleaning and stocking experienced preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have minimal hearing.
• Must have good vision.
• Must be able to see items and area to stock, clean and use proper supplies.
• Must have good speech skills.
• Must have good literacy and comprehension to identify proper stock items and record usage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Repeated bending, pushing, pulling and lifting -up to 35 lbs. required.
• Ability to identify proper supplies.
• Repeated lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs. -cases of liquor, glasses, trash, cans, mopping and sweeping. Bending/kneeling required to clean and stock bar areas.
• Ability to mop and sweep, lift items above head to stock and bend to pick up items.
• Continuous standing, in order to stock and clean bar and lounge areas.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift

Benefits

The Perks: Fully Loaded

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 75% Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Hotel Discounts (Both Marriott and Sage Portfolios)
• Eligible for Referral Bonuses
• Incentive Programs
• Cell Phone Discounts

Source: Hospitality Online