Barback - Hotel 1928

Title: Barback

Property: Hotel 1928

Reports to: F&B Manager

Location: Waco, TX

ABOUT HOTEL 1928

In the heart of Waco, TX, sits the newly opened Hotel 1928, an inspired hospitality experience designed and developed by Chip and Joanna Gaines, and transformative hospitality company AJ Capital Partners. Located at 701 Washington Street, Hotel 1928 is the historic restoration and adaptive reuse of the former Grand Karem Shrine Temple Building. Named after the year the building was completed, Hotel 1928 offers 33 guest rooms, two food and beverage outlets, a café, over 6,600 square feet of event space, a rooftop terrace, and a retail shop featuring exclusive Magnolia-designed Hotel 1928 merchandise. Learn more at thehotel1928.com.

Working with Hotel 1928 is great because you get:

• Benefits available for full and part time employees
• A 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Growth
• Positive Work Culture
• Central location right in the Heart of Waco
• To be proud of what we serve from our innovative, scratch kitchens
• The chance to be a part of the opening team for the newest hotel in Waco, where you can show your friends and family the Fixer Upper: The Hotel show and say I helped open that!
• Daily Family Meal
• Employee Discounts on Food, Beverage, and Retail
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Diverse, Inclusive and Safe Venue

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Barback for one of the hotel's restaurants, you will assist with various tasks to maintain a well-stocked bar, help the bar run smoothly, assist our bartenders so they can focus on crafting and serving drinks, and create a pleasant environment for our guests. This position is ideal for individuals who are looking to gain experience in the hospitality and bartending industry. Hard work and attention detail in this role contributes to the overall success of the bar and the satisfaction of its guests.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Stocking: Restock the bar with liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and other supplies to ensure bartenders have everything they need during their shift
• Cleaning and Organizing: Maintain a clean and organized bar area, including cleaning glasses, utensils, and bar equipment, as well as disposing of empty bottles and trash
• Preparing Garnishes: Cut fruit, prepare garnishes, and ensure all garnishes are readily available for bartenders to use in cocktails
• Handling Glassware: Wash, dry, and organize glassware to keep the bar fully stocked
• Assisting Bartenders: During busier periods, assist bartenders by taking drink orders, preparing simple cocktails, and helping with customer service
• Changing Kegs: Change empty kegs, ensuring that the bar always has a supply of draft beer
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Ensure the bar area and entire restaurant meets sanitation and hygiene standards
• Security and Customer Service: Help with maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere for patrons by monitoring customer behavior and assisting with any customer needs or concerns

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy kegs, cases of liquor, and other supplies
• Ability to stand on your feet for up to 8 hours a day
• Attention to detail
• Works well as part of a team, understanding that this is a support role
• Proven ability to efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable with the ability to handle changes and unexpected situations
• Ability to stay calm among the chaos
• Familiarity with bar tools and equipment is a plus, but not required

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AJCP is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.