Hotel Barback - Grow Into Bartender & Bar Pro

Kimpton Harper Hotel; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Health

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Daily Pay

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Parking

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Educational/Professional Development

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Kimpton Harper Hotel in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Barback to support bartenders and ensure excellent guest service while upholding sustainability standards.

You will greet guests, retrieve supplies, check stock against requisitions, prepare garnishes and juices, keep the bar clean, scoop ice, assist with beer taps, and follow safety protocols and EarthView guidelines. This role may include holiday and weekend shifts and offers opportunities across the food and beverage growth path.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Customer service experience or restaurant experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests when performing barback related functions.
• Retrieve orders from storeroom; visually check stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel to ensure order is accurate.
• Upon delivery to the bar, re-check items with bartender for completeness.
• Cut, slice and peel perishable garnishes and fruits, and mix and pour juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business.
• Store back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use.
• Check and assist bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards.
• Scoop ice from ice bins, transport to service areas and replenish ice containers for usage.
• Box and save empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.
• Transport and replace taps and perform routine maintenance requirements for beer kegs.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Customer service

Restaurant experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kimpton Harper Hotel in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Barback to support bartenders and ensure excellent guest service while upholding sustainability standards.

You will greet guests, retrieve supplies, check stock against requisitions, prepare garnishes and juices, keep the bar clean, scoop ice, assist with beer taps, and follow safety protocols and EarthView guidelines. This role may include holiday and weekend shifts and offers opportunities across the food and beverage growth path.