Barback - Variable Part Time

The Sunset Marquis is a four-diamond hotel located in West Hollywood and includes Cavatina restaurant, Bar 1200, and SPA. We offer competitive benefits which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, complimentary onsite parking or monthly metro pass, employee meals, PTO (vacation, sick, holiday), on-the-job training, growth opportunities, discount room rates to staff, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and more.

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Job Summary

The Barbacks overall responsibility is to support the Bartender with bar prep, restocking, guest orders, inputting orders, bussing, running food, preparing limited amount of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, opening/closing/side work duties, all while ensuring that the bar is consistently kept tidy, sanitized, stocked, and organized.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Clean and sanitize bar counters and stools; collect, wash, and sanitize all glassware; take out trash and recycle items; unclog sinks, clean spills, and mop behind bar.
• Consistently check and restock ice, bar items, cleaning cloths, liquor, beer, and wine bottles.
• Perform bar prep work- juicing citrus, garnishes, etc.
• Properly follow recipes to make and serve a limited variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Attend to guest needs and requests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Must be able to cross-train in other F&B related areas.

Competencies includes:

• Displays a high level of professional integrity and ethical conduct.
• Maintain calmness and composure under high levels of pressure.
• Adapt to frequent change, fast paced environment, delays, or unexpected events.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and uses time efficiently and effectively.
• Displays outstanding attendance.

Essential Skills, Experience, and Education include:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum 1 year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Luxury hotel/fine dining experience is a plus.
• High volume, fast-paced work environment experience preferred.
• Aloha experience is a plus.
• Food Handlers card is required.
• Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) Certification is a plus.
• Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification is a plus.
• Proficient in English- verbal and written.
• Must have flexible work availability- all shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements include:

• The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.