Barback

The Karol Hotel Marriott Tribute Portfolio; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan + Company Match

Discounted Employee Meals

Marriott Hotel discounts worldwide

Career Growth – We promote from within!

Job summary

A boutique hotel in Clearwater seeks a Barback to support Vantage Rooftop Bar and provide exceptional service to guests. Responsibilities include serving beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and upselling items. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service and communication skills, with a high school diploma preferred. The role offers opportunities for career growth, as well as benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and Marriott discounts worldwide.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience as a Barback or Serving Assistant preferred.
• Ability to use technology, e.g. tablets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional service to all guests.
• Maintain cleanliness of Back of House.
• Upsell items to guests.
• Attend monthly department meetings.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of beverages

Ability to use POS system

Education

High School diploma or higher

Job description

Job Summary

The Karol Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the Feather Sound area of Clearwater, FL, convenient to the beaches, St Pete, and Tampa. The Karol features 123 rooms and suites, and features Katch Restaurant and Vantage Rooftop Bar, along with ballrooms and conference rooms to host events. The Karol Hotel is part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio.

Barback Position Overview

Barbacks work at Vantage Rooftop Bar, and will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance to Marriott's Tribute Portfolio Standards.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of all beverages to include liquors and wines
• Serves guests in an efficient courteous manner following the proper steps of service
• Work as a team with all team members within the hotel
• Keeping Back of House clean and tidy with all provided guidelines of 'everything in its place'
• Check station assigned for cleanliness of area
• Follow cash handling procedures, and must be able to explain shortages and overages
• Follow the proper steps of service consistently with every table as outlined in training manual
• Upsell items to guest at all interactions
• Bus tables quickly and quietly ensuring no sticky residue is left on the table
• Ability to carry tray
• Detail tables and remove items not in use
• Attend monthly department meetings and daily stand ups
• Perform other duties as management requests to service our guests
• Ability to use POS (point of sale) system
• Follow the procedures addressed in the training manual
• Report to work on time and in proper uniform/approved attire
• Ensure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experience to ensure high performing scores on Marriott's Guest Satisfaction Survey

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or higher
• Previous hospitality experience as a Barback or Serving Assistant preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to use technology, e.g. tablets

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and in a potentially hot/outdoors area
• Ability to walk and bend
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Ability to work independently, take direction and provide direction to others
• Ability to manage differing personalities within the bar, the hotel, and the community

What's In It For You?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance *
• Paid Time Off *
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Discounted Employee Meals
• Marriott Hotel discounts worldwide
• Career Growth – We promote from within!
• For full time employees