Barback

Hotel Saint Vincent; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday pay after 90 days ofemployment

PTO

Employee discounts at our restaurants

Job summary

Hotel Saint Vincent, located in New Orleans, LA, offers full-time barback support to assist bartenders and maintain bar stock. The role requires attention to stock accuracy, glassware handling, garnishing, and maintaining a clean, organized bar aligned with health and safety standards.

A friendly, service-focused approach is essential to support the restaurant team and guests.

Qualifications

• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• State health and/or alcohol compliance card required.
• Prior barback and food service experience preferred.
• Ability to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol test with a score of 90% or better.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Multi-task oriented and team player.
• Knowledge of the Company’s food and beverage specifications and workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support bartenders behind the bar and help maintain stock.
• Wash and store small equipment, trays, and glassware properly.
• Retrieve requisitions, check stock, and reconcile with deliveries.
• Prepare bar garnishes, cut, slice, and store perishable items; mix juices.
• Assist in stocking bar supplies and maintaining bar area cleanliness.
• Transport taps, replace beer kegs, and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Ensure bar areas meet health and company codes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Safety knowledge

Education

Health/Alcohol compliance card

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hotel Saint Vincent Nola - New Orleans, LA 70130Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Hospitality - HotelAt Hotel Saint Vincent, we have a dedicated enthusiastic team of employees. We take pride in our employees and the products and services we provide. We consider ourselves leaders in the field of authentic hospitality. We strive to create unforgettable experiences by blending food, service, and design seamlessly. Our core values are Good neighbors, Generous, Authentic, Kind & Honest, Fun-Loving, Inclusive, Service Driven.

ABOUT HOTEL SAINT VINCENT (STV):

Located in a landmark 1861 building in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Hotel Saint Vincent is a 75-room hotel from Austin-based hospitality group McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality, a hotel started in 2021 by industry veterans Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert. An architectural icon in the Lower Garden District since its conception in the 1860s, the red brick Beaux Arts-era style building was originally founded as The Saint Vincent’s Infant Asylum by Irish immigrant Margaret Haughery, a bakery owner and philanthropist celebrated for her humanitarian services in New Orleans. Keeping much of the original architecture, Hotel Saint Vincent honors the property’s storied past and Margaret’s legacy through a highly considered restoration—incorporating an elegant, modern design that complements the property’s historic character.

The following benefits are available to full-time employees:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday pay after 90 days of employment
• PTO
• Employee discounts at our restaurants

JOB SUMMARY:

As HSV Support, Barback, you will help support the bartenders with anything and everything behind the bar. You’ll be responsible for maintaining stock, assisting during service, and providing go-to support for all your bartenders' needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Wash thoroughly and store all small measuring/mixing/serving equipment, trays, and tray stands properly.
• Picking up dirty glassware and getting clean glassware
• Retrieve requisitions from the storeroom, visually check stock, and reconcile with written requisitions to ensure order accuracy and re-check stock upon delivery
• Prepare the bar by cutting, slicing, and peeling perishable garnishes and fruits, mixing and pouring juices, and storing backup supplies in prescribed containers
• Check with and assist the bartender in stocking and maintaining the bar to include, but not limited to, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice, and produce
• Transport taps and replace and perform routine maintenance on beer kegs
• Maintain cleanliness of bar area, refrigerators, and storage areas in accordance with health and company codes

SUPPORTIVE JOB FUNCTIONS:

• You should be organized, and able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure.
• Works as a team with all personnel to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service
• Enthusiastically welcome each guest and be aware of tone, and body language at all times
• Makes guests feel appreciated, seen, and taken care of through your actions
• Works with others to keep all areas cleaned and stocked to the Company’s standards at all times
• Possess an understanding of the menu and food knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Be of legal age to serve alcohol
• State-applicable health and/or alcohol compliance card
• Fundamental Requirements Prior barback and food service experience are preferred.
• Ability to pass the Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Multi-task oriented
• Knowledge of the Company’s food and beverage specifications
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures