Bar Back (Part-Time)

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
 

About the Epicurean Hotel 

Welcome to the Epicurean Hotel, a paradise for food lovers. Our passionate culinary team, led by our talented executive chef, works tirelessly to create dishes that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. We take great pride in using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality of our dishes. 

At our hotel, we believe that indulging in the pleasures of life is the ultimate tribute to it. We invite you to join us and experience all the flavors that life has to offer. If you share our passion, we would love to cook with you and add your special ingredients to our recipe.

Overview of the role 

The Bar Back will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance with the Epicurean Hotel [Hotel Name] service standards and Mainsail Lodging & Development standards. The Bar Back will also be responsible for helping all other staff and operations to maintain a well-organized, clean, and well-stocked outlet. Friendly interactions with patrons will be required, but the focus will be on the support staff position.

What you have 

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher 

• Previous hospitality experience

• Minimum 1-year experience working in a restaurant or bar setting

• Knowledge and experience with beer, wine, and liquor

• Customer service experience

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Experience working on a team in a hospitality setting

• Ability to use technology, e.g., computers, tablets, iPads, and POS

• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

• A sense of ownership in everything that you do

What you’ll do 

• Provide service to bartenders in a timely manner

• Prepare beverage garnishes and mixes

• Ensure proper stocking and rotation of beer, liquor, wine, and consumable items

• Clean glasses, utensils, tools, and other bar equipment

• Run food from kitchen to bar and bar area to ensure guests receive their food in a timely manner

• Provide guests with menu knowledge, including ingredients, preparation, and prices

• Maintain opening and closing par levels for beer, wine, liquor, and consumables

• Assist in the receiving and unloading of bar items. Ensure proper stocking

• Maintain a clean and organized bar, cooler, and bar storage area

• Other necessary duties as reasonably assigned by the manager

 
Physical Demand 

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time 

• Ability to bend 

• Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs 

• Ability to communicate clearly 

• Ability to work long hours as needed 

Mental Demands 

• Make sound judgments quickly 

• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines 

• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others 

• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community 

• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality 

• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations 

• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary 

Benefits

• Full-time Associate Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees

• Part-time Associate Benefits
  • All above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.