Barback - Conrad Los Angeles

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $22.15
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Mental Health Resources
Paid Time Off
Travel discount
Parental leave
401(k) matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Education Assistance
Career Development
recognition programs

Job Description

Hilton is a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry known for its luxurious full-service hotels, resorts, and mid-priced accommodations. Since its founding in 1919, Hilton has built a reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences, innovative services, and quality standards across numerous properties worldwide. The company's mission to "fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" creates a unifying vision that shapes its culture and enriches the experiences of guests and team members alike. Hilton’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, supporting both the mental and physical wellbeing of its employees, has earned it numerous accolades, including being ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For in the United States. The hotel offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports personal and professional growth, making it an employer of choice in the hospitality sector.

The role of Barback at Hilton Hotels is vital in ensuring the smooth operation and high standards of all bar areas within the hotel premises. Barbacks play a key role in preparing and servicing both permanent and portable bars to guarantee the delivery of memorable experiences for guests. This position provides hands-on support to bartenders by managing inventory, preparing garnishes, maintaining cleanliness, and handling physical tasks that keep the bar running efficiently. The role requires basic knowledge of alcoholic beverage preparation and service, as well as fundamental mathematical skills to manage proportions and deliveries accurately. Candidates should possess manual dexterity to perform tasks such as slicing garnishes, scooping ice, and moving heavy items, while communicating effectively in English for customer interaction and team coordination. In addition, Barbacks must be able to work in varying temperature environments and adapt to flexible scheduling that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Hilton values core attributes in their team members, including passion for hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a proactive sense of urgency. The hotel’s culture emphasizes quality, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability. Employees in the Barback role are expected to uphold these values while delivering excellent support to ensure each guest’s stay is enhanced by the warmth and light of hospitality.

The hourly rate for the Barback position starts at $22.15, compensating for experience and location factors. Hilton provides extensive benefits such as health coverage, mental health resources, paid time off, travel discounts, parental leave, and education opportunities. Candidates must also obtain the Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification and a California Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire if applicable. This is an outstanding opportunity for individuals passionate about hospitality to grow their careers within a world-renowned company that values its team members and the guest experience alike.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous barback experience preferred
  • knowledge of alcoholic beverage preparation
  • basic math skills
  • good manual dexterity
  • proficiency in English
  • physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs
  • ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
  • ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts
  • willingness to obtain RBS certification and California Food Handler Card within 30 days if applicable

Job Qualifications

  • Barback experience preferred
  • knowledge in preparation and service of alcoholic beverages
  • basic mathematical skills
  • manual dexterity for handling knives, glassware, bottles and ice
  • ability to understand and communicate in English
  • ability to comprehend written product labeling
  • ability to work in confined spaces and temperature variations
  • physical capability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs
  • willingness to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
  • ability to stand and walk for a full shift
  • must obtain Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification and California Food Handler Card within 30 days if applicable

Job Duties

  • Retrieves orders from storeroom
  • visually checks stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel to ensure order is accurate
  • re-checks items with bartender for completeness
  • cuts, slices and peels perishable garnishes and fruits
  • mixes and pours juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business
  • stores back-up supplies needing refrigeration
  • checks and assists bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies such as stir sticks, napkins, matches for bar and extended service area
  • transports taps, replaces and performs routine maintenance on heavy beer kegs
  • maintains cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas to comply with health code standards
  • scoops ice from ice bins, transports to service areas and replenishes ice containers
  • boxes and saves empty liquor bottles for later returns and requisitions

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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