Barback - Limelight Ketchum - Winter
About The Position
The Barback supports bar and restaurant service at Limelight Ketchum by setting up, stocking, and breaking down the bar area and its supplies. The role also assists with serving food and beverages, running food, bussing tables, and keeping bar areas clean. The Barback reports to the Restaurant Manager and is a seasonal full-time position for the Winter 2026–27 season. The position requires familiarity with menus, wines by the glass, and the wine cellar; the ability to produce specialty hot beverages; and compliance with Idaho liquor laws, including not serving intoxicated guests or minors. Work involves extended periods on one’s feet, sometimes in wet, hot, or humid conditions and on slippery or uneven surfaces, and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 50 pounds. The budgeted pay rate is $12.00 per hour plus tips, with compensation listed as up to $12.00 hourly. Applications are accepted until November 8, 2026.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working in a restaurant.
- Basic knowledge of wine, food, and cooking methods.
- Familiarity with hotel food-and-beverage standards and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with team members and customers.
- Ability to collaborate with others to achieve team goals.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes in processes, customer flow, environments, and tasks.
- Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner.
- Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, or remain on one’s feet for extended periods.
- Ability to work for extended periods in wet, hot, and humid conditions and walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds individually or with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve food and beverages to guests according to standards.
- Assist with setting up and breaking down service items in the bar.
- Stock and restock service items such as china, glassware, and silverware.
- Clear tables and maintain cleanliness of bar areas.
- Replenish bar snacks on tables.
- Know all menus and describe menu items to guests when necessary.
- Know the wines by the glass offerings.
- Maintain working knowledge of the wine cellar and locate wines when needed.
- Produce specialty hot beverages.
- Follow Idaho liquor laws and do not serve intoxicated guests or minors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off Programs
- Paid Leave Programs
- Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
- Other company perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
