Barback

Mainsail Lodging & Development; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminary Hotel, operated by Mainsail Lodging & Development, is seeking a Bar Back to support bartenders and ensure exceptional service. The role focuses on assisting with beverage prep, stocking, and maintaining a clean, well-organized bar area.

Candidates should have hospitality experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced restaurant/bar environment. This on-site position requires reliable, independent work and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher.
• Experience in hospitality and customer service is required.
• Minimum 1 year in a restaurant or bar setting.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork in a hospitality environment.
• Comfort using technology (computers, tablets, POS).
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• A sense of ownership in responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to bartenders in a timely manner.
• Prepare beverage garnishes and mixes.
• Ensure proper stocking and rotation of beer, liquor, wine, and consumables.
• Clean glasses, utensils, tools, and other bar equipment.
• Run food from kitchen to bar area to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide guests with menu knowledge, including ingredients and prices.
• Maintain opening and closing par levels for beer, wine, liquor, and consumables.
• Assist in receiving and unloading bar items and stocking.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar, cooler, and storage area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Strong communication

Team player

Tech-savvy (POS)

Initiative & independence

Ownership mindset

Beer, wine, liquor knowledge

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

POS systems

Job description

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.

The Prep/Bar Back will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance with the Luminary Hotel service standards and Mainsail Lodging & Development standards. The Bar Back will also be responsible for helping all other staff and operations to maintain a well-organized, clean, and well-stocked outlet. Friendly interactions with patrons will be required, but the focus will be on the support staff position.

What you have

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher

• Previous hospitality experience

• Minimum 1-year experience working in a restaurant or bar setting

• Knowledge and experience with beer, wine, and liquor

• Customer service experience

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Experience working on a team in a hospitality setting

• Ability to use technology, e.g., computers, tablets, iPads, and POS

• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

• A sense of ownership in everything that you do

What you’ll do

• Provide service to bartenders in a timely manner

• Prepare beverage garnishes and mixes

• Ensure proper stocking and rotation of beer, liquor, wine, and consumable items

• Clean glasses, utensils, tools, and other bar equipment

• Run food from kitchen to bar and bar area to ensure guests receive their food in a timely manner

• Provide guests with menu knowledge, including ingredients, preparation, and prices

• Maintain opening and closing par levels for beer, wine, liquor, and consumables

• Assist in the receiving and unloading of bar items. Ensure proper stocking

• Maintain a clean and organized bar, cooler, and bar storage area

• Other necessary duties as reasonably assigned by the manager

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to bend

• Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs.

• Ability to communicate clearly

• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly

• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines

• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others

• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community

• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality

• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations

• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.