Barback

HHM Hospitality; El Paso, Town of Wallkill (TX, NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality company as a Barback, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Your responsibilities will include preparing and servicing the bar, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting bartenders in a vibrant hotel environment. This role offers a unique opportunity for growth within the hospitality sector, allowing you to advance from Food Runner to Bartender. If you have a passion for customer service and thrive in dynamic settings, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a team that values excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience or restaurant experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service bars in accordance with guest service standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar area and assist bartenders as needed.
• Follow safety and sustainability guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Barback

Prepare and service bars operating within the hotel in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Food Runner –Server–Bartender

Your Focus

• Greet and acknowledge guests when performing barback related functions.
• Retrieve orders from storeroom; visually check stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel to ensure order is accurate. Upon delivery to the bar, re-check items with bartender for completeness.
• Cut, slice and peel perishable garnishes and fruits, and mix and pour juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Store back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use.
• Check and assist bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards.
• Scoop ice from ice bins, transport to service areas and replenish ice containers for usage.
• Box and save empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.
• Transport and replace taps and perform routine maintenance requirements for beer kegs.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Customer service experience or restaurant experience a plus.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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