Barback

Hersha Hospitality Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality management company as a Barback, where you will prepare and service bars, ensuring cleanliness and guest satisfaction. This position offers a path for growth within the hospitality sector, with competitive wages and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Daily Pay

Free Basic Life Insurance

24/7 access to TELUS Health

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits

Educational/Professional Development

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge guests when performing barback related functions.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar area and assist bartender.
• Transport and replace taps, perform routine maintenance for beer kegs.

Skills

Customer service experience

Restaurant experience

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.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Daily Pay
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

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

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.