Schar Bar Barback

The Crescent Hotels Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $12.50

Generous compensation package

401K matching program

Discounts at Crescent properties

Benefit plan for associates and family

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Barback for JW Marriott Reston Station in Reston, VA. You will support bartenders by restocking liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, and glassware, while keeping the bar fully stocked and organized.

Responsibilities include maintaining bar cleanliness, stocking supplies, preparing garnishes and tools, and aiding opening/closing duties. This role emphasizes teamwork, guest interaction, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Ability to meet standards of appearance.
• Can communicate well with guests.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs.
• Willing to "pitch-in" and help co workers with their job duties and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support Bartender Operations by restocking liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, and glassware throughout service.
• Ensure the bar is fully stocked, organized, and functioning efficiently at all times.
• Maintain the bar area, backbar, and storage areas clean and free of debris; sanitize surfaces.
• Stock and replenish supplies during service; replace empty kegs and restock items before, during, and after shifts.
• Prepare garnishes and bar tools; wash, cut, and stock garnishes and ensure tools are clean and available.
• Assist with opening and closing duties: set up the bar, prep items, and break down the bar post-service.
• Maintain organization and safety in storage areas and follow lifting procedures.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Job description

Description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is honored to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented Barback for the JW Marriott Reston Station Hotel!

Experience a new level of luxury at JW Marriott Reston Station, a stunning 28-story landmark that overlooks Reston Row, a lively urban hub filled with top-notch dining and entertainment options. The hotel features 247 rooms spread across 12 floors, setting a new standard for luxury accommodations in the DMV area. With the largest luxury meeting space in Northern Virginia, totaling 35,000 sq ft, it includes two ballrooms with 20-foot ceilings and plenty of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and a large skylight. The JW Residences occupy the remaining 16 floors. This impressive architectural gem is conveniently located along the Silver Line Metro, perfectly positioned between Dulles International and Reagan National airports, providing travelers with exceptional access to the capital region and beyond.

The Simon | A refined dining destination where modern American and Mid-Atlantic cuisine meet elevated hospitality. The Simon celebrates seasonal ingredients, coastal inspirations, and chef-driven flavors — all in a sophisticated, welcoming atmosphere.

Schar Bar | Schar Bar is your spirited escape — a vibrant lounge offering bold cocktails, curated Amaro selections, and shareable plates. Whether winding down or kicking things off, it's where flavor meets finesse in every pour and plate.

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next exceptional team member to join us on our amazing Team. We are committed to providing you with:

• An hourly rate of $12.50


• Generous compensation package


• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members


• 401K matching program for eligible associates


• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

What will you be doing?

• Support Bartender Operations
  
  
  
  • Assist bartenders by restocking liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, and glassware throughout service.
  
  
  • Ensure the bar is fully stocked, organized, and functioning efficiently at all times.
  
  
  
  


• Maintain Cleanliness
  
  
  
  • Keep the bar area, backbar, and storage areas clean and free of debris.
  
  
  • Regularly remove trash, empty glass bins, and sanitize surfaces according to health and safety standards.
  
  
  
  


• Stock and Replenish Supplies
  
  
  
  • Refill ice bins, beverage stations, and bar tools during service.
  
  
  • Replace empty kegs and restock items before, during, and after shifts.
  
  
  
  


• Prepare Garnishes and Bar Tools
  
  
  
  • Wash, cut, and stock garnishes such as citrus fruits and herbs.
  
  
  • Ensure bar tools like shakers, strainers, and openers are clean and available.
  
  
  
  


• Assist with Opening and Closing Duties
  
  
  
  • Set up the bar for service, including stocking and prepping items.
  
  
  • Break down and clean the bar area post-service according to closing checklists.
  
  
  
  


• Maintain Organization and Safety
  
  
  
  • Keep storage areas organized and adhere to proper lifting and handling procedures.
  
  
  
  

Required Skills and Abilities

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Ability to meet standards of appearance. Can communicate well with guests. Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co workers with their job duties and be a team player.

Performance Standards

Customer Satisfaction

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts