Part-Time Barback - Luxury Resort & F&B Support

The Observatory Sun Valley, A Viceroy Resort; Ketchum (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) employer matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Leave benefits

Job summary

Viceroy Hotels invites a Barback to join our Sun Valley resort team, supporting bar operations across restaurant, lounge, pool, and event spaces. You will help bartenders deliver exceptional guest experiences while keeping outlets clean, stocked, and compliant with company standards.

As part of a luxury destination, the role requires flexible evenings, weekends, and holiday availability, with attention to detail, teamwork, and a polished professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Previous barback, restaurant, hotel, resort, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Previous high-volume or multi-outlet food & beverage experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to interact professionally with guests and team members.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and service-oriented demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining cleanliness and operational standards.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the entire shift.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and frequently move up to 20 pounds.
• Evening, weekend, holiday, and flexible shift availability required.
• Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all guest and operational matters.

Responsibilities

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Stock bar areas with liquor, wine, beer, mixers, juices, soft drinks, garnishes, glassware, ice, and operational supplies.
• Request, retrieve, verify, organize, and properly store bar requisitions and deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all bar and service areas throughout the shift.
• Assist bartenders with operational support to ensure efficient and seamless service flow.
• Clear glassware, remove trash, restock supplies, and maintain presentation standards throughout all assigned outlets.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of all beverage offerings, menu items, and outlet operations.
• Complete all opening, closing, side work, and operational checklists according to department standards.
• Operate and maintain bar equipment, tools, and service areas safely and efficiently.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, safety, and responsible alcohol service procedures.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests and operational needs.
• Support banquet, pool, lounge, restaurant, and special event operations as business demands require.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas, coolers, and back-of-house beverage spaces.
• Utilize proper communication and teamwork to support overall food & beverage operations.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and departmental lineups.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and grooming standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction through professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Viceroy Hotels invites a Barback to join our Sun Valley resort team, supporting bar operations across restaurant, lounge, pool, and event spaces. You will help bartenders deliver exceptional guest experiences while keeping outlets clean, stocked, and compliant with company standards.

As part of a luxury destination, the role requires flexible evenings, weekends, and holiday availability, with attention to detail, teamwork, and a polished professional demeanor.