Tropicana Barback

The Hollywood Roosevelt; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hollywood Roosevelt is seeking a Barback for the Tropicana Pool Cafe. The Barback plays a vital role by supporting bartenders with supplies and ensuring a high-quality guest experience. Ideal candidates should possess strong customer service skills and a high school diploma, ready to work in a dynamic poolside environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in hospitality or related field desired.
• Detail oriented and capable of multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Support bartenders and maintain adequate supplies.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure cleanliness of service areas and bar sanitation.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Base pay range

$20.32/hr - $20.32/hr

Position Title: Barback

Department: Tropicana Pool Cafe

Reports To: Director of Tropicana

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared/Revised Date: April 2025

Position Summary

The primary role of a Barback is to effectively support the Bartender by ensuring adequate supplies are available throughout service. Their job duties require style and service attributes that are key to creating a positive guest experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service in an efficient manner.
• Knowledge of all beverage menus, specials and ingredients in each.
• Maintain proper levels of all tools and equipment, including ice, glasses, bar equipment, and all other necessary items.
• Knowledge of Tropicana Pool Café and general local area information.
• Conduct self in a professional manner with the awareness that all actions and communications are within guest view.
• Maintain cleanliness of lounge and service areas, high standard of beverage product, bar sanitation storage and ensure work area is orderly and properly stocked.
• Complete assigned duties within each shift.
• Maintain appearance and uniform standards.
• Develop and maintain positive communication and teamwork with all co-workers and supervisors.
• Handle all guest service issues in an immediate and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Customer Service: Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible. Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations and uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to ideas and tries new things.
• Communication: Speak with others using clear and professional language to ensure a positive experience for fellow employees and guests. Listens carefully and gets clarification if necessary. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to team views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics: Treats fellow employees with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows all policies and procedures. .
• Productivity: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets productivity standards. Completes work in timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly, but maintains attention to detail.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly. Immediately reports any injury to Supervisor/Manager and Security.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time. Follows proper procedures when calling off work. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability: Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  
  

Education And Work Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

None.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. The employee may frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for duration of shift (eight hours or longer). The employee will need to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holiday and nights.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability And Computer Skills

Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, including working directly in the sun and beside a pool. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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