Barback (PT) (PM) ("Ayudante de Barra")

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Hotel room discounts

Free employee parking

Free meals during shifts

Health and dental insurance

401k with match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Evans Hotels’ Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla hosts a Barback position with evening shifts. The role supports the bartender for a welcoming guest experience at a fine dining resort restaurant, A.R. Valentien, within The Lodge at Torrey Pines.

Candidates should have 3–12 months of bar-related experience, be available on weekends/holidays, and be ready for certification training in California. Benefits align with Evans Hotels standards.

Qualifications

• 3–12 months of relevant Barback experience.
• Previous hotel or similar property experience preferred.
• Weekend and holiday availability required.
• San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire; training provided.
• RBS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartender in the set-up of bar area.
• Ensure sufficient equipment is on hand for service.
• Know brands of liquor and spirits available in the bar.
• Stock and restock bar glassware, utensils and supplies.
• Maintain clean and organized bar pantries and work areas.
• Safe, accurate and temperature-controlled storage of products.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishes.
• Check in with bartender for function details (type, headcount).
• Perform additional duties as directed by leadership.

Skills

Barback experience

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Lodge - La Jolla , CA 92037Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 HourlyJob Shift: EveningJob Category: Restaurant - Food Service - Non Supervisory

LOCATION

A.R. Valentien

Located in the AAA Five Diamond rated resort, The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, A.R. Valentien is a fine dining restaurant known for its exceptional seasonal cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and superior service. Executive Chef Kelli Crosson sources only the best local provisions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests dine in a timbered indoor-outdoor dining room overlooking the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines 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 training at company expense.


• RBS certification required.


• Ability to 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 25 lbs.


• This position will be filled in accordance with 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.