Barback

Tower 23 Hotel and JRDN Restaurant • San Diego, CA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

JRDN Restaurant, Tower23 Hotel's contemporary oceanfront steak and seafood restaurant, is seeking a Barback to support its bar team. The role helps maintain the restaurant's service standards in a high-volume, up-market environment, assisting bartenders and keeping bar supplies, equipment, and workspaces ready for service. The position pays $17.75 per hour plus tips.

Requirements

• At least six months of previous barback experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Self-motivated, with a sense of urgency.
• Valid San Diego Food Handler's Card and Responsible Beverage Server training, or the ability to obtain them right after hire with company support.
• Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service with a customer-first attitude.
• Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, ice, and other bar supplies as needed.
• Assist bartenders with bar setup, breakdown, and preparation before, during, and after service.
• Wash, polish, and organize glassware, bar tools, and other service equipment.
• Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume.
• Answer guests' food-related questions completely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, storage areas, refrigerators, and surrounding workspaces.
• Follow applicable food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and responsible alcohol service policies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus tips.
• Paid sick time after 90 days.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Discounts at Eat, Drink and Sleep properties in California and Arizona.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Oceanfront workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed