Vernick Fish Bar Assistant

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal during shifts

Uniforms provided

Dry cleaning

Discounted rooms

Parking support

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is seeking a Bar Assistant to support the bar and lounge operations, ensuring bartenders and service staff have what they need to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar, anticipates guest and operational needs, and works with the Restaurant & Bar team under the Bar Manager.

You bring a high school diploma or equivalent, prior beverage service experience is preferred, and you can lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in beverage service or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 40 pounds.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and guest service skills.
• Ability to obtain local food handling or alcohol service certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support bartenders and servers by maintaining stock levels of beverages, garnishes, glassware, ice, and supplies.
• Clear, clean, and set tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and silverware to Four Seasons standards.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly and professionally to requests and concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar stations, service areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Assist with preparing fruit, garnishes, and other beverage mise en place.
• Assist bartenders with beverage preparation as needed.
• Ensure side stations are properly stocked throughout service.
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver seamless and memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Guest service

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Embark on a journey above the clouds to discover the modern lifestyle of Philadelphia’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel. Feel the tranquility of healing crystals from the moment you arrive at the Five-Star Spa and immerse yourself in rejuvenating treatments as you float above the city in 57th-floor infinity-edge pool. Savour unparalleled fine-dining by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and inventive flavours by local James Beard Award-winner Chef Greg Vernick. Allow our team to curate your stay with the spirit of Brotherly Love.

About the Role

The Bar Assistant plays an important role in supporting the bar and lounge operations by ensuring bartenders and service staff have everything they need to deliver an exceptional guest experience. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar environment while anticipating guest and operational needs. The Barback is part of the Restaurant & Bar team and reports to the Bar Manager or Outlet Manager.

What You Will Do

• Support bartenders and servers by maintaining stock levels of beverages, garnishes, glassware, ice, and supplies.
• Clear, clean, and set tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and silverware to Four Seasons standards.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly and professionally to requests and concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar stations, service areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Assist with preparing fruit, garnishes, and other beverage mise en place.
• Assist bartenders with beverage preparation as needed.
• Ensure side stations are properly stocked throughout service.
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver seamless and memorable guest experiences.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous experience in beverage service, food and beverage operations, hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and remain active throughout the shift.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and guest service skills.
• Ability to obtain any required local food handling or alcohol service certifications.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent training, development, and career growth opportunities within the organization
• Complimentary room nights at Four Seasons properties worldwide
• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Uniforms and dry cleaning provided

Discounted

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Parking and Septa access
• City Fitness membership

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time availability
• Hours may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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