RAO's Restaurant Barback

Loews Hotels & Co; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Meal benefits

Team member hotel rates

Job summary

Loews Miami Beach Hotel is seeking a Barback to support the beverage team in a busy, upscale setting. You will stock bar areas, assist with beverage service, and help maintain inventory and cleanliness throughout shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ year barback experience in a premium hotel or lounge, and relevant certifications such as CFSM or TIPS are a plus. On-site at South Beach, with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Wine & Spirits and food service.
• Evidence of exceptional guest service skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Stock service areas, maintain supplies and glassware.
• Assist bartenders and servers during service and events.
• Monitor inventory and restock as needed; ensure cleanliness.
• Support closing duties and post-shift side work.
• Attend trainings and team meetings as required.

Skills

Wine & Spirits

Guest Service

Communication

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Loews Miami Beach Hotel offers careers at a reimagined oceanfront resort in South Beach. Team members support 790 renovated guestrooms and suites, direct beach access, an oceanfront pool deck, Sea Spa, six restaurants and lounges, and more than 65,000 square feet of meeting space.Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.What We Offer:Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company matchPaid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet BereavementTraining & Development opportunities, career growthTuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceComplimentary meals in Team Member Café while workingTeam Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and moreBenefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by positionAssure that all bars are kept in proper working conditions. To provide all supplies needed for bar prior and during all functions and events as per Beverage Supervisor and Captain request. Assure to restock any and all beverages after all function. Knowledge of consumption reports and assists with monthly beverage inventory and organization of beverage storeroom.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesProvides support to the Bartender and Beverage Server in all aspects of service by stocking all service areas and maintaining adequate supplies through out the shift, cleaning and stocking all glassware: assisting with service of beverages; transportation of food trays to/from dining room, assist with cleaning all public areas.Participates in monthly inventoryStocks and maintains supplies in all service areasInspects and prepares all service ware prior to useMay assist Server by removing soiled glasses and plates for large parties and during periods of heavy volumeCleans and stocks glasswareMaintains cleanliness and sanitary condition of lounge and service areasAssist in completion of post shift clean up and side work dutiesMaintain clean and organized storage spaceRegular attendance in conformance with standardsMay be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotelRequired to attend all training sessions and meetingsAbility to perform ”Physical Requirements” and ”Mental Effort Requirements” as explained below.Supportive Functions and ResponsibilitiesPromotes and applies teamwork skill at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significanceIs polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employeesAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsInteracts daily with all captains to review events of the dayMaintains current knowledge of all popular alcoholic beverages and cocktail recipesStocks portable bar with required mixers, alcoholic beverages and related suppliesPrepares all necessary mixers and garnishes prior to start of service and during shift as neededSets up bar service area with all necessary glassware and supplies prior to start of service ”Mis en Place”Greets guests in a polite professional manner according to Loews standardsDetermines guests needs and suggestively up-sells beverages so as to enhance the guest experienceTo assist in the quality service of alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages to guests, ensuring that the standards of service as set out by Loews HotelsBreaking down of equipment and returning stock to the storage areasPerform other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisors/managersRecords all aspects of guest order accuratelyMonitors guest consumption to prevent over indulgence and ensure safetyInventories all beverages and operating supplies, orders replacement items as neededPerforms all closing duties, secures all inventory and suppliesPerforms monthly inventoriesNotifies immediate supervisors promptly and fully of all problems or unusual matters of significanceRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsQualificationsBasic knowledge of Wine & Spirits, and foodPolite, friendly and helpful to guests, management and fellow employeesExceptional guest service skillsAbility to stand, stoop, bend and lift items weighting up to 50 pounds repetitively during and entire shiftCertifications: ”Certified Food Service Manager”, ”TIPS” or equivalentEffective leadership, management, organizational and communication skillsExceptional guest service skillsAbility to speak, read and write the English languageAbility to stand, stoop, bend repetitively during entire shiftAbility to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidaysEducation:High School Diploma or equivalentExperience:One + years of experience as a Barback in a high volume, upscale Hotel or Free standing lounge environmentsLoews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.