Barback Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Barback to join our team at Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. As a Barback, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our bars, providing exceptional guest service, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Guest Service
  • Greet and acknowledge guests with a warm and welcoming smile, ensuring a positive experience from the moment they enter our bar area.
• Inventory Management
  • Retrieve orders from the storeroom, visually inspecting the contents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Check and assist the bartender in maintaining adequate supplies, including stir sticks, napkins, matches, and other essentials.
• Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas, adhering to health code standards.
  • Scoop ice from ice bins, transport it to service areas, and replenish ice containers as needed.
• Logistics and Organization
  • Box and save empty liquor bottles for later returns and requisitions.
  • Transport and replace taps, performing routine maintenance requirements for beer kegs.
• Sustainability and Safety
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to our EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Additional Duties
  • Perform other duties as requested by management, ensuring a seamless and efficient operation of our bars.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Customer service experience or restaurant experience a plus.
• Work Environment and Context
  • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and reaching.

What We Believe

At Visitation Hotel Frederick, we believe in the importance of providing exceptional guest service, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, and promoting sustainability and safety practices.