Barback (FT/PT) (AM/PM) (\"Ayudante de Barra\")

Evans Hotels; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Hotel Rooms

Free Employee Parking

Free Meals & Refreshments

Health Insurance

401k with match

Career advancement opportunities

Discounts on cell phone bills

Job summary

Evans Hotels is seeking an entry-level Barback at Oceana Coastal Kitchen in the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, San Diego, CA. The role supports bartenders, prepares beverages, handles basic tasks, and helps ensure guests have a welcoming experience.

Ideal candidates have 3–12 months of related experience, weekend availability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A San Diego County Food Handler certification is required after hire and RBS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 3–12 months of relevant experience and/or training.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire (company pays).
• RBS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists bartender in the setup of the bar area.
• Ensures sufficient equipment is on hand for a neat workspace.
• Maintains clean and organized bar pantries, work areas and tables.
• Supports safe, temperature-controlled storage of products and supplies.
• Diligently follows bartender instructions for events and room setups.

Skills

Weekend/holiday availability

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

San Diego County Food Handler certification

Tools

RBS certification

Job description

Job Details:

Level: Entry, Job Location: Catamaran - San Diego , CA, Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day / Evening, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service - Non Supervisory,

LOCATION

Oceana Coastal Kitchen

Oceana Coastal Kitchen is the signature restaurant at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa and is ranked as one of the top three restaurants on TripAdvisor. With beachfront dining that offers inspiring views of Mission Bay as well as delicious chef-driven cuisine and a modern, ocean-inspired design, the restaurant offers a memorable dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well‑being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands‑on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company‑wide beach clean‑ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY

The Barback (“Ayudante de Barra”) ensures that the bartender is prepared during service by handling basic tasks, such as taking and delivering orders, preparing beverages, and cleaning work areas. Works with the bartender to ensure that our guests will have a great and welcoming experience.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $19.00**
• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists bartender in the set up of bar area.
• Ensures that sufficient equipment is on hand so that the area can be neatly maintained.
• Is knowledgeable of brands of liquor and spirits available in the bar.
• Ensures that the bar/lounge is stocked and re‑stocked with clean and sanitized glassware, utensils and all other related supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining clean and organized bar pantries, work areas, and tables.
• Responsible for the safe, accurate and temperature‑controlled storage of all products, supplies and sundries.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Checks in with bartender for instructions as to room where the function is to be held (type of function, number of people, etc.).
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Qualifications:

• At least 3-12 months of relevant experience and/or training.
• Previous similar position in a hotel, or similar business entity preferred.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense.
• RBS certification required.
• Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team‑oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq.

**The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience.