Poolside Barback – Luxury Hotel Beverage Service

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont New Orleans is seeking a dedicated pool lounge Barback to support a luxury beverage service at our poolside venue. You will help keep a polished bar, restock supplies, and assist with setup for daily operations and special events.

Ideal candidates have hospitality experience, strong teamwork, clean habits, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous barback, restaurant, hospitality, or Food & Beverage experience preferred.
• Experience in luxury hotel, resort, pool, lounge, or upscale restaurant is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Highly dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain professional and composed during high-volume service.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, evenings, and extended shifts.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must meet applicable Louisiana requirements related to alcohol service support operations.

Responsibilities

• Support Bartenders in delivering exceptional, efficient, and engaging poolside beverage service.
• Maintain a fully stocked, clean, organized, and presentation-ready bar throughout service.
• Restock spirits, beer, wine, mixers, juices, syrups, garnishes, glassware, cups, straws, napkins, ice, and other beverage supplies.
• Prepare garnishes, juices, syrups, mixers, and other beverage components according to established recipes and standards.
• Maintain adequate ice levels throughout service.
• Assist with opening and closing the Pool Lounge bar and beverage service areas.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of the bar for daily pool operations, VIP experiences, cabanas, private events, and special functions.
• Remove used glassware, dishes, trash, and recycling promptly from bar and poolside service areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bar tops, counters, coolers, sinks, storage areas, equipment, and service stations.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining bar equipment and tools.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, rotating, and storing beverage products.
• Maintain proper product rotation and storage procedures.
• Assist with inventory counts, requisitions, waste tracking, and product accountability.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages or equipment concerns to leadership.
• Safely transport beverage products, ice, equipment, and supplies throughout the hotel and pool areas.
• Assist Servers and Runners with service support during high-volume periods.
• Maintain knowledge of Pool Lounge food and beverage offerings.
• Interact with guests warmly and professionally when appropriate.
• Follow all applicable Louisiana alcohol regulations and responsible beverage service procedures.
• Follow all hotel safety, sanitation, and pool-area safety procedures.
• Maintain a polished and professional appearance consistent with Fairmont New Orleans standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Dependable

Cleanliness

Fast-paced

Outdoor work

Flexible schedule

Professional demeanor

Willingness to learn

Alcohol knowledge

Job description

Fairmont New Orleans is seeking a dedicated pool lounge Barback to support a luxury beverage service at our poolside venue. You will help keep a polished bar, restock supplies, and assist with setup for daily operations and special events.

Ideal candidates have hospitality experience, strong teamwork, clean habits, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings is a plus.