Barback (Lobby Lounge) - InterContinental Los Angeles

IHG Hotels; California (MO); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts worldwide

Discount programs

Great team

Job summary

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is seeking a Barback to stock and maintain beverage supplies and assist the Bartender in serving customers promptly. This role sits in a luxury hospitality setting atop downtown LA, with diverse venues and high standards.

Key duties include stocking liquor, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks, cleaning equipment and service areas, preparing garnishes, and supporting a collaborative team across departments.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food handler permit as required.

Responsibilities

• Stock bar area with liquor, beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, ice and supplies.
• Clean beverage equipment, glasses and service areas; assist in clearing tables.
• Assist Bartender in preparation of garnishes and mixes.
• Promote teamwork and coordinate with other departments.
• Set-up and replenish appetizer or 'happy hour' buffet if applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic reading

Basic writing

Math skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Alcohol awareness certification / food handler permit

Job description

About InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

As the tallest building west of Chicago, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown will forever elevate the city skyline. Located in the epicenter of downtown's historic financial and arts district, and mere blocks from Staples Center and L.A. Live, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown leads the way as the new architectural icon of luxury hospitality. The hotel features 889 guest rooms including 109 suites, and a host of culinary venues, including La Boucherie, an elegant American steakhouse with a French twist; lively Lobby Bar; and Spire 73 - the tallest open-air rooftop bar in the Western Hemisphere - located atop the 73rd floor, boasting breathtaking 360-degree views. Bedecked in sustainable design, the hotel is the first LEED-Gold certified building in downtown Los Angeles for Building Design and Construction. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown has received awards from US News & World Report, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice, Travel + Leisure World's Best, AAA Four Diamond, Wine Spectator, Meetings Today, and more. La Boucherie is also a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant. The hotel offers a 70th-floor sky lobby, 13,000 sq. ft. fitness center, Club InterContinental Lounge, and outdoor pool, as well as over 100,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event spaces, including a 21,500-square-foot elegant Wilshire Grand Ballroom. From intricate light fixtures inspired by L.A.'s infamous freeways to billboard-inspired headboards in each guest room reflecting L.A.'s classic beach towns, foothills, car culture and urban scene, the hotel aims to bring a fresh, iconic and elevated perspective of Los Angeles to travelers and locals alike.

JOB OVERVIEW

Stock and maintain adequate beverage supplies to assist the Bartender in serving customers in a prompt and satisfactory manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stock bar area with liquor, beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, ice, and supplies by following established procedures. Replenish as needed throughout shift.
• Clean beverage equipment, glasses, and service areas; assist in clearing tables and cleaning work areas.
• Assist Bartender in the preparation of garnishes and mixes.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• May set-up and replenish appetizer or "happy hour" buffet, if applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Basic reading, writing and math skills.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or pushing items weighing as much as 50 pounds (ice, carts, boxes, bottles, etc)
• Standing and moving about the work areas

Other

• Communication skills are necessary when interacting with guests and supervisor.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills are used at times.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

WORK AREA

Bar/lounge or banquet area, kitchen and other F&B areas

WHAT WE OFFER

The hourly pay for this role is $22.15 . This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles, California. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people.

So what's your passion?

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer follows the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act. All qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves