Resort Banquet Barback: Fast-Paced Event Support

Highgate Hotels, LP; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels, LP seeks a Banquet Barback at TradeWinds Island Resort in St Pete Beach, FL. This hourly role supports banquet bars during events, ensuring stock, organization, and readiness for seamless service on a beachfront resort.

Ideal candidates have a year of barback/ops experience, strong guest interaction skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced resort environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a barback or similar hospitality role preferred.
• Basic knowledge of liquor, bar operations, and service standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, lifting (40+ lbs), carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to transport carts, glass racks, and bar supplies.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, noise, and wet conditions.
• Frequent movement between event spaces and buildings.
• Strong communication skills with ability to interact effectively with guests and team members by maintaining a positive, professional, and patient demeanor.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up all banquet bars and equipment prior to indoor and outdoor events.
• Request, pick up, verify, and properly store all bar requisitions (liquor, wine, beer, juices, soft drinks, and food items).
• Stock bar areas with beverages, glassware, iced cambros, condiments, etc.
• Actively support team members by moving with urgency to restock, reset, and respond to operational needs throughout events to maintain service flow.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of all bar products and Assist bartenders with side work before, during, and after events.
• Support banquet food servers as needed.
• Complete all opening and closing duties for bar operations.
• Operate and maintain bar tools and equipment offerings.
• Contribute to a best-in-class guest experience through efficient support and teamwork.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job description

Highgate Hotels, LP seeks a Banquet Barback at TradeWinds Island Resort in St Pete Beach, FL. This hourly role supports banquet bars during events, ensuring stock, organization, and readiness for seamless service on a beachfront resort.

Ideal candidates have a year of barback/ops experience, strong guest interaction skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced resort environment.