Barback/Server Assistant

Hyatt Regency Greenwich; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 23,185 - 33,021; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Greenwich is seeking a bartender assistant to support bar operations and elevate guest experiences in a fast-paced hotel setting. You will retrieve orders, prepare garnishes, pour beverages, and assist the bartender while maintaining a clean bar area and accurate stock levels.

Strong guest communication, basic math, and manual dexterity are essential. Flexible AM/PM/Weekend/Holiday availability is required to meet guest needs and hotel coverage.

Qualifications

• Hotel/bar experience preferred.
• Must communicate well with guests.
• Basic math skills necessary for proper delivering amounts.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to handle glassware, knives, and stock.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bartender in serving guests and ensuring a positive experience.
• Retrieve orders from storeroom and check against requisitions.
• Cut perishable garnishes, mix juices, and stock supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar areas and assist servers as needed.
• Scoops ice, transports to service areas, and replenishes containers.

Skills

Guest communication

Basic mathematics

Manual dexterity

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

About UsAn iconic hotel in Greenwich, the Hyatt Regency Greenwich has been fully re-imagined, creating a new and unique experience in Fairfield County. With a strong emphasis on art, design, storytelling, and innovation, our hotel embodies the rich cultural and natural tapestries of Greenwich, expressing the comforts of home with the history of Greenwich as its creative lens. At the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, we believe that the charm and history of Connecticut is a source of inspiration to all. That’s why we’ve created a hotel experience that puts collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and be inspired when you enjoy all the benefits of a home away from home. Our local associates benefits including a hot meal in our associate cafeteria, free parking, access to our fitness center and pool, as well as discounts at Hop Scotch Salon.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.CompensationSalary Range: $20.40 - $20.40 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? NoOverviewAssist Bartender in the serving of guests to ensure positive guest experience.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesRetrieves orders from storeroom. Visually checks stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel, to ensure order is accurate. Upon delivery to the bar, re-checks items with bartender for completeness.Cuts, slices and peels perishable garnishes and fruits, mixes and pours juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Stores back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use.Checks and assists bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area.Maintains cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards.Assist servers in clearing and resetting tables and refilling water, coffee and any other non- alcoholic beveragesScoops ice from ice bins, transports to service areas and replenishes ice containers for usage.Boxes and saves empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.Transports taps, replaces, and performs routine maintenance requirements on heavy beer kegs.Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsHotel experience preferred.Must communicate well with guests.Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts and understand portion sizes.Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs and extend arms overhead to stock items with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 150 lbs., at a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated.Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.Flexible Schedule RequiredAM/PM/Weekend and Holiday availability neededBenefitsHEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.