Barback | Playa Largo Resort & Spa

Shaner Hotels; Key Largo (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Hotels is offering a Bar Back position at Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo, Florida. This role includes assisting bartenders with food and beverage service, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in the restaurant field and strong communication skills. Bilingual candidates are a plus. Join our award-winning team to provide quality service in a beautiful setting!

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in the Restaurant/Food and Beverage field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and staff.
• ServSafe and/or food safety training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartenders in providing quality food and beverage service.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and service areas.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures.

Skills

Food and beverage service

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Food safety training (ServSafe)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Job description

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels has an amazing opportunity at our award-winning Playa Largo Resort & Spa, located in the beautiful Florida Keys. Playa Largo features 175 luxury rooms and suites, including 10 private bungalows, a 3-bedroom beach house, ballroom with private courtyard, private marina with boat ramp, a full-service spa, salon, wedding lawn, sports courts, and fitness facilities. Playa Largo offers plenty of waterfront and indoor space for events ranging from weddings to private and corporate events. This property also features four restaurants and bars including an upscale steak house, fresh seafood restaurant, ceviche & sushi bar, in-room dining, full banquet and catering department, pool & beach bar, and a sunset terrace.

Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.shanercorp.com!

Responsibilities

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Ensure compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Food and Beverage Department.
• Maintain food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications.
• Maintain and abide by standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department.
• Ensure communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors, and Staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bar Backs assist our bartenders in providing quality food and beverage service to guests courteously and efficiently. They are tasked with maintaining the cleanliness of the bar, service areas, and equipment. Additionally, they are expected to stock all wares and equipment needed for service, as well as assist the bartenders in running food from the kitchen to our guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in the Restaurant / Food and Beverage field preferred.
• Minimum state age requirement to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
• ServSafe and/or food safety training a plus.
• Alcohol awareness training (such as TIPS).
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.