Bar Back – Basalt - Full Time
About The Position
Black Desert Resort is a luxury destination resort set among the red rocks and lava fields of Southern Utah. Basalt is the resort’s signature dining experience, offering elevated cuisine, craft cocktails, and refined service in a high-energy, guest-focused environment. Job Summary The Bar Back at Basalt plays a critical support role in delivering efficient, polished bar service. This position is responsible for stocking, prepping, cleaning, and maintaining the bar area to ensure bartenders can focus on guest interaction and beverage execution. The Bar Back supports a fast-paced, high-volume operation while upholding cleanliness, safety, and service standards consistent with a luxury resort environment.
Requirements
- Prior bar back, bar, or restaurant support experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Food Handler’s Permit and Alcohol Server Permit required (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Must be of legal age to serve liquor in State of Utah
Nice To Haves
- Prior bar back, bar, or restaurant support experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Stock and restock bar inventory including liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and supplies.
- Prepare garnishes, juices, syrups, and other bar prep items according to standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar stations, storage areas, coolers, and service wells.
- Change kegs, replace CO₂ tanks, and monitor draft systems as needed.
- Assist bartenders during peak service periods by running supplies, clearing glassware, and maintaining workflow.
- Wash and polish glassware and bar tools.
- Remove trash and recycling and maintain proper sanitation standards.
- Support inventory counts, deliveries, and storage rotation (FIFO).
- Follow food safety, liquor laws, and resort policies at all times.
- Provide professional, courteous support to guests and teammates as needed.
- Assist with opening and closing duties for the bar.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401K with company match
- employee dining room
- paid time off
- exclusive resort discounts
- employee complimentary hotel stay program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
