Banquet Beverage Barback (On Call)

JOB OVERVIEW : Stock bars with designated supplies, ensuring no shortages for guest service. Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment according to hotel specifications. Assist Banquet Bartenders.

REPORTS TO: Director of Banquets, Beverage Manager, Banquet Managers, Banquet Beverage Supervisors and Banquet Captains.

SUPERVISES: N/A.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Banquet and meeting rooms and service areas.

Job involves working:

• under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold)
• under variable noise levels
• outdoors/indoors
• around fumes and/or odor hazards
• around dust and/or mite hazards
• around chemicals
• long hours during the busy season.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Staff in Bar, Kitchen/Stewarding, Restaurant, Storeroom/ Purchasing, Housekeeping and Engineering.
External: Hotel guests and visitors, Equipment Repair associates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards

• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended

• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day

• Maintain positive guest relations at all times

• Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities in order to respond to guest inquiries accurately

• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction

• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas

• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, liquor brands, beers, wines and non-alcoholic selections available

• Maintain knowledge of the particular characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list

• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving

• Complete opening side duties:
  • Check quality and amount of all bar stock and supplies in storage
  • Requisition all necessary supplies from Banquet Beverage Supervisors
  • Transport supplies from Storeroom to designated Bars
  • Stock ice in Bar

• Inspect cleanliness and condition of Bar and service areas; rectify any deficiencies

• Assist with preparing garnishes and mixes

• Replenish supplies in Bars throughout shift

• Answer phones according to Peabody Service Excellence practices

• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of Bar and service areas

• Transport soiled wares to dishwashing area

• Extend courteous salutations when guests leave outlet and invite them to return

• Ensure maximum usage of all supplies to attain budgeted beverage cost and to prevent waste

• Use all chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements

• Complete closing side duties:
  • Properly store all reusable goods
  • Empty and drain ice bin
  • Remove all items from bar top and tables
  • Secure all liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets and storage areas
  • Wipe down all bottles and surfaces
  • Clean all bar equipment and tools
  • Remove trash
  • Sweep and mop banquet area floors

Must have and maintain TABC Server Permit within 60 days of employment.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with weekly/monthly inventories

• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule

• Legibly document maintenance needs on work orders and submit to Supervisors or Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Minimum of 18 years of age to handle liquor

• TABC server permit

• Fluency in English, both verbal and written

• Provide legible communication

• Compute basic arithmetic

• Ability to:

• perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• prioritize and organize
• be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment
• follow directions thoroughly
• understand guests’ service needs
• work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
• work with minimal supervision
• maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data
• assist in the tracking of additional product being taken to bartenders
• satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner
• maintain regular and punctual attendance
• adhere to Peabody grooming standards
• exemplify Peabody Service Excellence.
  

Desirable:

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate

• Previous experience in Hospitality Industry in similar position

• Certification in alcohol awareness program

• Certifications of previous training in liquor, wine and food service

• Knowledge of proper chemical handling

• Ability to suggestively sell

• Ability to input and access information in the property management system/computers/point of sales system

• Previous guest relations training

• Certification in CPR

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Essential:

• Exert physical effort in transporting up to 300 pounds

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas

• Reach arm’s length above shoulder

• Remain in stationary position for 30-45 minutes throughout work shift

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests.


A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.