Barback - Palio

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort in Puerto Rico seeks a Barback/Bar Apprentice to support the bartender and service team, keep the bar stocked, clean, and operating efficiently during service. This role replenishes supplies, assists with inventory and keg changes, and maintains cleanliness across bar areas.

You will monitor guest needs, ensure timely service, and work with the team to deliver smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a restaurant setting (busperson, counter attendant, or cocktail server).
• General understanding of beverages, garnishes, and bar terminology.

Responsibilities

• Replenish supplies such as liquor, ice, garnishes, and glassware.
• Assist with inventory and keg changes.
• Maintain cleanliness in all bar areas.
• Monitor guest needs at the bar and provide timely, friendly service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service

Communication skills

Bar terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Safety and Food Handling Certification

TIPS Alcohol Training Certification

Health Certificate (Puerto Rico Dept. of Health)

Job description

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar is looking for GRAND people like you! At Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, our people are our greatest treasure. Every smile, every effort, every shared moment shapes experiences that enrich lives and touch souls. We are more than a workplace. We are a community where your growth, ideas, and well-being matter. From meaningful learning opportunities to benefits that enhance life on and off the clock, we invest in our people because when they thrive, our guests and community thrive too. For almost 30 years, we have celebrated each success, built connections, and created joy together. Join a team that uplifts one another, transforms moments into memories, and helps make Wyndham Grand Rio Mar the most admired and transformative hospitality brand in the world.

Your impact starts here!

The Barback/Bar Apprentice supports the bartender and service team by ensuring the bar is fully stocked, clean, and operating efficiently throughout service. This role is responsible for replenishing supplies such as liquor, ice, garnishes, and glassware, assisting with inventory and keg changes, and maintaining cleanliness in all bar areas. The Barback also helps monitor guest needs at the bar, ensuring timely and friendly service in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with the bartender and other team members, the Barback plays a key role in delivering smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a restaurant setting, such as a busperson, counter attendant, or cocktail server.
• General understanding of common beverages, garnishes, and bar terminology.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Safety and Food Handling Certification.
• Valid Alcohol Training Certification (TIPS)
• Valid Health Certificate (including throat culture results) as required by the Puerto Rico Department of Health.

Physical Requirements

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Routinely required to bend, stoop, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must have the physical stamina and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment.

Set between the Atlantic coast and the foothills of El Yunque, Puerto Rico's only tropical rainforest, Wyndham Grand Rio Mar spans 600 acres in Rio Grande, just a short drive from San Juan. Here, two championship golf courses wind through rainforest and coastline, a mile of secluded beach meets the Mameyes River, and nearly a dozen restaurants and lounges bring the island's flavor to every table. It is a rare setting where mountain, river, and sea come together, and for almost 30 years it has been a place where careers grow alongside unforgettable guest experiences. Join us, and become part of work that changes lives, starting with your own.

From opportunities for learning and growth to benefits that help our team live better lives, we're always finding ways to foster a fun and inclusive environment.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet/Drug Free Workplace