Barback - Conrad Los Angeles

Hilton•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barback is responsible for the initial preparation and servicing of all permanent and portable bars operating within the hotel. The role supports bartenders by preparing garnishes and juices, delivering and checking stock, maintaining service supplies, replenishing ice, and keeping bar, refrigeration, beer locker, and storage areas clean and compliant with health code standards. The position requires working in confined spaces and in temperatures ranging from normal to refrigerated, as well as walking and standing for a full eight-hour shift. The schedule is flexible and includes nights, weekends, and holidays. The hourly rate is $22.15, based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Requirements

Knowledge of the preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
Basic mathematical skills to ensure proper delivery amounts and understand portion sizes.
Manual dexterity to use a knife, handle glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs, and reach overhead to stock items.
Basic English-language ability to understand customer inquiries and communicate simple instructions.
Ability to understand written product-labeling instructions for safe use of products and processes.
Ability to work in confined spaces and across temperatures ranging from normal to refrigerated.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise transport up to 75 pounds through a crowded room.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to walk and stand for a full eight-hour shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Obtain a Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) credential and California Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire, if applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

Barback experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Retrieve orders from the storeroom and verify received stock against written requisitions with storeroom personnel; recheck deliveries with the bartender for completeness.
Cut, slice, and peel perishable garnishes and fruit; mix and pour juices in quantities appropriate to projected business; store refrigerated backup supplies in prescribed containers.
Check and help maintain adequate supplies, including stir sticks, napkins, and matches, for the bar and extended service area.
Transport beer taps, replace heavy beer kegs, and perform routine maintenance requirements on them.
Maintain cleanliness of the bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas in compliance with health code standards.
Scoop and transport ice to service areas and replenish ice containers.
Box and save empty liquor bottles for later returns and requisitions.
Prepare and service all permanent and portable bars operating within the hotel.