Barback

Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection•Miami Beach, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare and service bars operating within the hotel in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards. Your focus will be to greet and acknowledge guests when performing barback related functions. You will retrieve orders from the storeroom, visually checking stock against requisitions and re-checking with the bartender upon delivery. Responsibilities also include cutting, slicing, and peeling perishable garnishes and fruits, mixing and pouring juices, and storing back-up supplies. You will assist the bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies such as stir sticks, napkins, and matches for both the immediate bar and extended service area. Maintaining cleanliness of the bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards is crucial. You will scoop ice, transport it to service areas, and replenish ice containers. Boxing and saving empty liquor bottles for returns and requisitions, transporting and replacing taps, and performing routine maintenance for beer kegs are also part of the role. You are expected to follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program, practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and adhere to MSDS and OSHA standards. Other duties as requested by management may also be assigned.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Customer service experience or restaurant experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Greet and acknowledge guests when performing barback related functions.
Retrieve orders from storeroom; visually check stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel to ensure order is accurate. Upon delivery to the bar, re-check items with bartender for completeness.
Cut, slice and peel perishable garnishes and fruits, and mix and pour juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Store back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use.
Check and assist bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area.
Maintain cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards.
Scoop ice from ice bins, transport to service areas and replenish ice containers for usage.
Box and save empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.
Transport and replace taps and perform routine maintenance requirements for beer kegs.
Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties as requested by management.