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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career Development
Positive work environment

Job Description

Mainsail Lodging & Development is a renowned hospitality company dedicated to providing exceptional lodging and guest services across various properties, including the prestigious Epicurean Hotel. Known for its commitment to quality, excellence, and guest satisfaction, Mainsail prioritizes creating memorable experiences for visitors while fostering a supportive and engaging work environment for its employees. The company prides itself on upholding high service standards and ensuring that every team member contributes to a welcoming, clean, and efficient atmosphere. Mainsail Lodging & Development embraces diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities and maintaining a respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.

The role of Prep/Bar Back at the Epicurean Hotel is a critical support position within the bar and beverage service team. This role is designed for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic individuals who take their work seriously but maintain a lighthearted approach. The Prep/Bar Back is responsible for ensuring exceptional service by assisting bartenders and other staff to maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar environment. This position not only demands physical stamina and attention to detail but also excellent customer service skills and a teamwork-oriented mindset.

The Prep/Bar Back ensures that all beverage items such as beer, wine, and liquor are properly stocked and rotated according to inventory and usage needs. Responsibilities include preparing beverage garnishes and mixes, cleaning bar tools and equipment, and assisting with the smooth delivery of food orders from the kitchen to the bar area. The role involves maintaining opening and closing par levels to guarantee uninterrupted service during operations. A key aspect of the position is providing friendly and knowledgeable interaction with guests, including sharing menu knowledge about ingredients, preparation, and prices.

Working in this role requires proficiency with technology like POS systems, tablets, and computers to support transactional and communication needs. The Prep/Bar Back must demonstrate a sense of ownership, initiative, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Physical demands include the ability to lift, pull, and move heavy items, as well as stand for extended periods. The candidate must navigate mental demands such as managing multiple tasks, working under pressure, maintaining confidentiality, and resolving workplace challenges effectively.

Mainsail's commitment to inclusivity extends to this role, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds without discrimination based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. This role is integral to maintaining the high service standards that guests expect at the Epicurean Hotel while supporting a friendly and efficient team dynamic. Enthusiastic individuals ready to contribute positively to a lively bar environment will find this position rewarding and dynamic, offering opportunities to grow within the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous hospitality experience
  • minimum 1-year experience in restaurant or bar setting
  • knowledge of beer, wine, and liquor
  • customer service skills
  • strong verbal and written communication skills
  • teamwork experience in hospitality
  • proficiency with technology including POS systems
  • ability to take initiative
  • ability to work independently
  • physical ability to lift and pull 50 lbs
  • ability to stand or sit for extended periods
  • ability to bend
  • clear communication skills
  • ability to work long hours as needed
  • mental ability to make quick sound judgments
  • ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • ability to work under high-pressure situations
  • ability to handle workplace challenges effectively

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • minimum 1-year experience working in a restaurant or bar setting
  • knowledge and experience with beer, wine, and liquor
  • customer service experience
  • strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • experience working on a team in a hospitality setting
  • ability to use technology such as computers, tablets, iPads, and POS systems
  • ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
  • sense of ownership in tasks performed

Job Duties

  • Provide service to bartenders in a timely manner
  • prepare beverage garnishes and mixes
  • ensure proper stocking and rotation of beer, liquor, wine, and consumable items
  • clean glasses, utensils, tools, and other bar equipment
  • run food from kitchen to bar and bar area
  • provide guests with menu knowledge including ingredients, preparation, and prices
  • maintain opening and closing par levels for beer, wine, liquor, and consumables
  • assist in the receiving and unloading of bar items
  • ensure proper stocking
  • maintain a clean and organized bar, cooler, and bar storage area
  • other necessary duties as reasonably assigned by the manager

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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