Barback

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
United States, D.C., Washington
480 L'Enfant Plaza Southwest (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2025
Description COMPENSATION Pay: $29.05 per hour JOB OVERVIEW Ensure that the Bar and Cocktail area is stocked with proper equipment, an adequate supply of liquor and free of debris so that the Bartenders and Cocktail Servers have the supplies needed to perform their jobs. Also, ensure a smooth flow of operations in the restaurant. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Previous experience as a bar utility preferred. Food Handler Card required. TIPS certification required. Relevant military experience in a comparable capacity ESSENTIAL SKILLS Ability to understand Guests' service needs. Ability to be well organized. Maintain concentration and think clearly when providing service to Guests. Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent stressful, emergency, or unusual interruptions. Ability to assemble and disassemble linens, tables, china, flatware, and glassware to restaurant standards. Ability to converse calmly with irate Guests, co-workers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations. Ability to transport food and beverage to Guests. Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision. Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Ability to maintain complete knowledge of the following: Table, seat, and station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up and dress code of the restaurant. Correct maintenance and use of food and beverage serving/preparation equipment. JOB DUTIES Stock ice bins with ice as needed throughout the shift. Know how to efficiently operate and assemble glass washer. Know the proper way to cut garnishments for drinks. Know how to set up accurate requisitions for supplies in the outlet. Stock adequate supply of glasses to last throughout shift. Check and empty garbage cans frequently. Wipe down bar areas and tables as needed. Sweep the floors when needed. Stock and clean liquor room. Set up the food and happy hour displays; replenish food as needed and break down the happy hour tables when the function is finished. Remove bus pans from the outlet when necessary. Assist the Bartenders and Cocktail Servers with serving food and drinks when needed. Help decorate the outlet for special promotions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The frequency codes assigned in these job descriptions are: Rarely less than 1% Occasionally 1-33% Frequently 34-65% Constantly 66-100% SITTING: Rarely. STANDING/WALKING: Constantly on a variety of surfaces (carpet, tile, granite, etc.) CROUCHING (BENDING AT KNEES): Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks performed at low levels. KNEELING/CRAWLING: Occasionally. Lifting and completing tasks performed at low levels. STOOPING (BENDING AT WAIST): Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks at different levels. TWISTING/TURNING AT KNEES, WAIST & NECK: Constantly. CLIMBING: Rarely. LEG/FOOT USE: Constantly. REACHING (OVERHEAD/EXTENSION): Constantly. Lifting and completing tasks at different levels. HANDLING/GRASPING: Constantly. FINGERING/FEELING: Constantly. PUSHING/PULLING: Occasionally. Using the bin for ice. LIFTING/CARRYING: Constantly lifting/moving up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lifting/moving up to 35 pounds. SPEECH REQUIREMENTS: Constantly required to speak to others in person and on the telephone in English. HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Constantly required to listen to others in person and on the telephone in English. VISION: Constantly required to see up close and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to see distances. BENEFITS Medical, dental and vision are offered through the CBA benefit plan. The Hilton DC National Mall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to alesia.green@hiltondcnationalmall.com or call 202-484-1000 to let us know the nature of your request. Qualifications Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Motivations Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Education Technical/other training (preferred) Experience Restaurant Experience (preferred) Licenses & Certifications ServSafe (preferred) Food Handler (preferred) Skills Customer Service (preferred) Critical Thinking (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)