Banquet Barback
About The Position
Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort, a consistently rated Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace! TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach. The Banquet Barback plays an essential role in delivering exceptional event experiences at our beautiful beachfront resort at TradeWinds Resort. This position supports the Banquets team by ensuring bars are fully stocked, organized, and ready for seamless service. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume resort setting, enjoys hands-on work, and takes pride in being part of the behind-the-scenes effort that brings events to life to create memorable guest experiences!
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a barback or similar hospitality role preferred
- Basic knowledge of liquor, bar operations, and service standards
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequent bending, lifting (40+ lbs), carrying, pushing, and pulling
- Ability to transport carts, glass racks, and bar supplies
- Exposure to heat, humidity, noise, and wet conditions
- Frequent movement between event spaces and buildings
- Strong communication skills with ability to interact effectively with guests and team members by maintaining a positive, professional, and patient demeanor
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
Responsibilities
- Set up all banquet bars and equipment prior to indoor and outdoor events
- Request, pick up, verify, and properly store all bar requisitions (liquor, wine, beer, juices, soft drinks, and food items)
- Stock bar areas with beverages, glassware, iced cambros, condiments, etc
- Actively support team members by moving with urgency to restock, reset, and respond to operational needs throughout events to maintain service flow
- Develop and maintain knowledge of all bar products and offerings
- Assist bartenders with side work before, during, and after events
- Support banquet food servers as needed
- Complete all opening and closing duties for bar operations
- Operate and maintain bar tools and equipment
- Contribute to a best-in-class guest experience through efficient support and teamwork
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
