Barback

AVERILL HOSPITALITY EMPLOYMENT; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Insurance

Company discounts

Job summary

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is seeking a Barback to join our Food & Beverage Team in Whitefish, Montana. You will deliver world-class service, maintaining knowledge of menu items, beverages, allergens, and resort information while keeping the bar organized.

Ideal candidates have basic wine, beer, and spirits knowledge, a valid Food Handlers License, and at least six months of F&B experience. The role requires evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a lively hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or vocational training.
• Minimum 6 months of food & beverage experience, preferably in fine dining or a resort.
• Knowledge of world class hospitality and service.
• Basic knowledge of wine, beer and spirits.
• Valid Food Handlers License.
• Valid State Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class service as a Barback, including menu and beverage knowledge.
• Stay up-to-date with menus, allergens, restrictions; communicate to F&B and Culinary teams.
• Know beer, cocktail, and wine menus; assist with prep juices and batched cocktails.
• Ensure food appears correct in taste, temperature, and portions before serving.
• Engage with guests politely; fulfill special requests per management or guest.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Work in an amazing destination town surrounded by breathtaking mountains and spectacular lakes filled with year-round adventure! Enjoy world class mountain biking, hiking, fishing, ziplining, horseback riding, river rafting, water sports, Glacier National Park, and more…

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, one of Montana’s AAA Four Diamond resorts, is seeking a Barback to work with our Food & Beverage Team.

The Primary Job Functions Are:

• Deliver world class service by being the professional of thespace including, but not limited to; menu proficiency (including both foodpreparation, ingredients as well as all beverages, knowledge with allergens,guest demographics and resort/area awareness.
• Keep up-to-date knowledge on all menu items includingpreparation, any allergens, and alternative preparations, and specials;Communicate food restrictions to Food & Beverage and Culinary team
• Keep up-to-date with all beer, cocktail and wine menus
• Ability to stay up-to-date on prepped juices, infusions, batchedcocktails, side work, etc.
• Check food before serving it to guest to ascertainthatappearance, temperature, order and portions are correct
• Converse with the guests at a high level, being aware of theirneeds and fulfill special guest requests as instructed by management or theguest directly
• Ensure confidentiality of guests before and throughout theirstay
• Assist with guest service issues accurately and promptly;Communicate effectively with Restaurant Manager to assist
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of Resort information andamenities.
• Maintain a clean, organized Bar and workstation.
• Accountable for opening and closing checklists as well asany/all tasks assigned by management/similar.

Looking for Team Memberswith:

• High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-relatedcourse work
• Minimum 6 months of food & beverage experience, preferablyin fine dining or a resort
• Knowledge of world class hospitality and service
• Basic knowledge of wine, beer and spirits
• Valid Food Handlers License
• Valid State Drivers License

Proficient ability to multi-task and work in a fast-pacedenvironment while remaining organized and prioritizing workload throughout theday

Has a friendly and professional manner under periods of highdemands and with guest, team members, and management

SCHEDULE / HOLIDAYS/ PTO:

This position requires regular, reliable, and punctual attendance in accordance with business needs. Working evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

The Barback will typically be available during peak seasons.

The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality, offers part and full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, and company discounts in Whitefish, Montana’s premier leisure and outdoor activity destination on the shores of Whitefish Lake.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.