Barback

Sage Hospitality Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 100% Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Complimentary Employee Meals

Hotel Discounts

Referral Bonuses

Incentive Programs

Cell Phone Discounts

Job summary

The Atterbury Hotel, managed by Sage Hospitality, is seeking a Bar Back to support the bartenders and service team. This role ensures the bar is stocked, clean, and ready throughout service, enabling consistent beverage execution and guest satisfaction.

Under general supervision, you will maintain ice, garnishes, and supplies, assist during peak periods, and uphold a friendly, professional demeanor with guests and colleagues alike.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a restaurant/bar is preferred.
• Must meet state minimum age requirements for serving alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Stock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, glassware, and garnishes for service.
• Maintain ice levels, drafts, and beverage stations during peak periods.
• Complete opening/closing sidework to ensure service readiness.
• Keep the bar area clean and organized, including back bar and storage.
• Prepare garnishes and batched mixers per recipes and label accordingly.
• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines and assist during busy times.

Skills

Bar operations

Glassware handling

Hospitality

Education

High school education

Job description

When you are looking for a new job, you know in your heart you want to work where you belong. The Atterbury Hotel, managed by Sage Hospitality, may just be your ideal location. We are the architects of experience creating 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 be your guide.

Craft your skills by joining forces with this top-notch culinary team. Enjoy working with fresh, local ingredients and inspired menus to provide a journey to our guest’s palette. We have not one, but two kitchens to service our full Catering, The Drafting Room Restaurant and Bar, In-Room Dining, and Concierge Lounge. There are many moving pieces to the operation. With a passion for food, knife skills, 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.

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.

POSITION FOCUS

Under general supervision, support bartenders and the service team by keeping the bar stocked, clean, and ready throughout service. The Bar Back plays a critical role in the speed and consistency of beverage execution, ensuring product, ice, glassware, and garnish are always in place so bartenders can stay in front of guests. This role requires anticipation, hustle, and pride in supporting others. They are an ambassador of happiness and hospitality for all guests and associates.

Essential Responsibilities

• Showcase an inherent desire to take care of others.
• Support bartenders by stocking and replenishing liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, glassware, and garnishes throughout service.
• Maintain ice levels, keg changes, draft lines, and beverage stations so the bar stays ahead of volume during peak periods.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, cleaning, and restocking sidework to ensure service readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, service wells, back bar, coolers, and storage areas, clearing glassware, trash, and recycling promptly throughout service.
• Prepare garnishes, juices, and batched mixers to recipe, and label, date, and rotate product according to standards.
• Follow all responsible alcohol service, safety, and sanitation guidelines in compliance with company standards and local regulations.
• Respond to guest inquiries or comments in a professional and courteous manner, escalating concerns to the bartender or leadership as appropriate.
• Support the bar and restaurant team during peak service periods with urgency and a collaborative mindset.
• Attend pre-meal and departmental meetings to stay informed on menu, beverage, and service expectations.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Exhibits a kind, welcoming, detail-oriented approach with a strong sense of urgency.

Other Responsibilities

• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Education/Formal Training

• High school education or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a restaurant, bar, or service role preferred.
• Must meet state and federal minimum age requirements for handling and serving alcohol.

Knowledge/Skills

• Basic knowledge of bar operations, beverage products, and hospitality standards.
• Must have vision ability to clearly see tickets, product labels, written instructions, and survey the bar in dimly lit conditions.
• Must have manual coordination to handle glassware, operate bar equipment, and carry cases, kegs, and loaded trays.

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.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 lbs. including kegs, cases of product, ice bins, glass racks, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and kneeling to retrieve product from low storage, stock coolers, and restock wells.
• Mobility - full range of mobility with the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis during the shift.
• Continuous standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Must have hearing ability to communicate with guests, supervisors, and staff.
• Must have vision ability to ensure product and service standards are met.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of guest service problems, including stressful and emotional situations.

Environment

• Physically demanding role with prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and carrying in an indoor bar and restaurant environment, including exposure to wet, cold, and noisy conditions.

The Perks Fully Loaded for Full Time Ambassadors

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 100% 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