Lobby Bar Barback: Elevate Luxury Service

AccorHotel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rooms

F&B rate discounts

Learning & development programs

Growth opportunities

Planet 21 & WATCH CSR programs

Hourly wage $22.15

Job summary

Fairmont Century Plaza is seeking a Barback to support bartenders, prep team and kitchen by delivering attentive, courteous service and ensuring bar readiness for high-volume luxury guest experiences. You will stock, maintain cleanliness, follow recipes, and comply with liquor laws while helping control costs and waste.

We value spirits, cocktails, wine and beer knowledge, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Spirits, Cocktails, Wine and Beer.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• Previous food and beverage and/or barista experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exceed guest expectations
• Assist the bartenders with all steps of service to help prioritize the guest experience
• Work directly with the prep team and the kitchen to ensure that the bar is prepared to service standards
• Stocking and breaking down the bar for service
• Liquor, beer, wine and cocktail knowledge
• Interact with guests in a way that makes them feel special
• Proper and friendly service when in contact with all guests
• Comply with liquor laws
• Maintain accountability, both personal and financial
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar prep area and bar
• Control cost and waste
• Maintain knowledge of menu, food preparation techniques
• Be pro-active by assisting co-workers
• Support and assist Managers
• Be proficient with all aspects and services of the property
• Be familiar with all food outlets and amenities within the property
• Be knowledgeable of general city information as well as hotel history
• Personal and financial accountability
• Be an ambassador for the department, the property and the brand

Skills

Spirits knowledge

Cocktails knowledge

Customer service

Bar experience

Barista experience

Job description

Fairmont Century Plaza is seeking a Barback to support bartenders, prep team and kitchen by delivering attentive, courteous service and ensuring bar readiness for high-volume luxury guest experiences. You will stock, maintain cleanliness, follow recipes, and comply with liquor laws while helping control costs and waste.

We value spirits, cocktails, wine and beer knowledge, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team.