Part-time Barback

Highgate Hotels•Ketchum, ID

About The Position

The Barback supports bar operations by maintaining cleanliness, organization, stock levels, and operational readiness throughout assigned food and beverage outlets. The role assists bartenders and service teams in delivering exceptional guest experiences and ensuring efficient operations in accordance with Viceroy standards. Barbacks may work across the resort’s restaurant, lounge, pool, banquet, and special event operations, with outlet assignments and schedules adapting to business demands. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Requirements

Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to interact professionally with guests and team members.
Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain a positive, professional, service-oriented demeanor.
Ability to work efficiently while maintaining cleanliness and operational standards.
Ability to stand and move throughout the entire shift.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and frequently move up to 20 pounds.
Evening, weekend, holiday, and flexible shift availability based on operational demands.
Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism in guest and operational matters.

Nice To Haves

Previous barback, restaurant, hotel, resort, or hospitality experience.
Previous high-volume or multi-outlet food and beverage experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Maintain an attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous manner with guests, managers, and fellow employees.
Stock bar areas with liquor, wine, beer, mixers, juices, soft drinks, garnishes, glassware, ice, and operational supplies.
Request, retrieve, verify, organize, and properly store bar requisitions and deliveries.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of bar and service areas throughout the shift.
Assist bartenders with operational support to ensure efficient service flow.
Clear glassware, remove trash, restock supplies, and maintain presentation standards in assigned outlets.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of beverage offerings, menu items, and outlet operations.
Complete opening, closing, side work, and operational checklists according to department standards.
Operate and maintain bar equipment, tools, and service areas safely and efficiently.
Follow food safety, sanitation, safety, and responsible alcohol service procedures.
Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests and operational needs.
Support banquet, pool, lounge, restaurant, and special event operations as business demands require.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas, coolers, and back-of-house beverage spaces.
Communicate and collaborate with the team to support food and beverage operations.
Attend required meetings, trainings, and departmental lineups.
Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and grooming standards.
Help ensure guest satisfaction through professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.