Bar Back
About this role
Description
The Bar Back stocks and maintains supplies to assist the bartender in offering prompt and courteous services so the guests have an enjoyable experience. The position also maintains the cleanliness and guest-ready appearance of the outlet. This position is
Wednesday through Saturday night (evening/late night schedule for rooftop bar).
Prerequisites
Company associates have access to guestrooms and property. As such, character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential to this position and must be displayed at all times. Per company policy, potential associates must pass appropriate security clearances.
- One year experience in a food and beverage position.
- Experience with chain food and retail outlet preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Food Handling and Alcohol Safety certifications preferred
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to perform major life activities: Standing, lifting, bending, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.
- Must be able to push or pull 60 pounds unassisted and lift and/or carry 30 pounds unassisted.
- Must be able to stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, reach.
- Must be able to see and hear
- Must be able to communicate with other associates and/or guests.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Standards of operation as required by The Company and brand.
- Area shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions to assist guest inquiries.
- Daily hotel operations, check daily events, bulletin boards and be up to date on changes, new procedures and events.
- Entire property, staff, services, hours of operation, type of rooms, locations, rates, discounts
Skills:
- Friendly professional attitude is a daily expected characteristics
- Sell, suggest, and serve quality food and beverage items as per standards.
Abilities:
- Multi task, remain guest service centric
- Effectively communicate with guest and associates
- Work as a team member in aspects such as: cleaning, side work, food preparations and storage.
Requirements
Specific Responsibilities
- Stock liquor, beer, wine
- Cleans beverage equipment, glasses and service areas
- Prep, set up, replenish and maintain “happy hour” buffets, if applicable
- Prepare and consistently maintain working area and supplies in a guest ready atmosphere, including emptying trash.
- Maintain safety and security practices, have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures
- Ensure guests are provided with the highest quality product and service
- Other duties as assigned, that the associate is capable of performing.
- Working Conditions/Special Requirements
- This position requires a physical presence at the hotel and is not conducive of telecommuting or remote work.
- Standing, walking for long periods of time while maintaining a friendly professional image.
- May be required to work any day/shift, including weekends.
Positions for Possible Advancement
- Bartender
- Server
- Guest Service Representative
Company at a glance
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of December 31, 2025, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX®, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid® Hotels & Resorts, Bahia Principle Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®, Caption by Hyatt®, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios®, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
This account provides information about Hyatt Hotels Corporation, its subsidiaries or affiliates and/or hotels operating under a Hyatt-affiliated brand. Terms like “Hyatt,” “we,” “our,” “us,” and similar terms are used for convenience and should not be understood as precise designations of any particular entity. The account name and certain terms like “employees” are used by this site but may not be accurate. Individuals may identify themselves as working or having worked at Hyatt or a Hyatt hotel, but please note that self-identification should not be treated as confirmation of employment, past or present, by Hyatt or any particular entity or hotel.
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