Barback - Conrad Los Angeles

Hilton•Los Angeles, CA

9h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of the newest luxury hotel in downtown LA, Conrad Los Angeles ! As part of the billion-dollar project, The Grand LA , this is the 7 th Conrad Hotel in the U.S. and the 1 st in California. Located in the most exciting state-of-the-art development in DTLA, this luxurious 28-story hotel has over 300 rooms, a spa, 16,000 square foot rooftop with a pool deck, 12,000 square feet of event space, and 3 food and beverage outlets. This includes a signature restaurant, outdoor restaurant, lobby bar, and in-room dining all in partnership with Chef Jose Andres' award-wining restaurant group, JoseAndresFoodGroup . The Grand LA combines lifestyle, arts, and culture to provide a truly unique experience in Los Angeles. It is at the epicenter of downtown LA’s cultural corridor across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall with two towers, a 45-story residential and 28-story hotel , and more than 176,000 square feet of retail space anchored by chef-driven restaurants and a collection of shops, entertainment, and hospitality. Want to get an inside look? Take a virtual tour . In this role as a Barback, you will be responsible for the initial preparation and servicing of all permanent and portable bars operating within the hotel. The ideal candidate will have barback experience preferred. The ideal candidate must possess knowledge in preparation and service of alcoholic beverages. Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts and understand portion sizes. Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs and extend arms overhead to stock items. Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient for the employee to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions. Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel. Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 75 lbs through a crowded room. Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to work a full shift (8 hours) walking and standing with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must possess knowledge in preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts and understand portion sizes.
Sufficient manual dexterity of hands in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs and extend arms overhead to stock items.
Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient for the employee to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 75 lbs through a crowded room.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to work a full shift (8 hours) walking and standing with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to obtain Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) and California Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire if applicable to the position you are applying for.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will have barback experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Retrieves orders from storeroom.
Visually checks stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel, to ensure order is accurate.
Upon delivery to the bar, 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 in prescribed containers for later use.
Checks and assists bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area.
Transports taps, replaces and performs routine maintenance requirements 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 for usage.
Boxes and saves empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.

Benefits

Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Mental Health Resources
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel discount program
Supportive parental leave
Matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt-free education : Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs