Barback, Lobby Bar

About the role

The Lobby Bar at Recess Hotel & Club is seeking dependable, energetic, and hospitality-driven Barbacks to join our team. As a key member of the bar team, the Barback plays an essential role in supporting daily operations and ensuring bartenders have the tools, products, and supplies needed to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

What you'll do

• Support bartenders throughout service by stocking beer, wine, spirits, mixers, glassware, ice, and supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the bar, lounge, storage, and service areas
• Replenish ice, garnishes, syrups, and other bar ingredients as needed during service
• Aid in receiving, organizing, and storing inventory deliveries
• Collect and wash glassware, bar tools, and service equipment while maintaining sanitation standards
• Remove trash, recycling, and empty boxes from service areas as needed
• Prepare garnishes and assist with beverage preparation tasks according to established standards
• Maintain inventory levels and communicate product needs to leadership
• Assist with opening, closing, and side work duties
• Collaborate with bartenders, servers, culinary team members, and leadership to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations
• Support a welcoming and professional environment for guests, club members, and team members
• Assist with special events and high-volume service periods as needed

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, bar, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and willingness to support the team wherever needed
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout a shift
• Ability to safely lift and move kegs, cases of beverages, ice, and other supplies
• Professional presentation and grooming standards
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
• Interest in hospitality and beverage operations with a desire to learn and grow

Why Recess?

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.
• Take care of yourself.
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal
• Experience the brand.
• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes
• Travel farther.
• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide
• Grow with Left Lane.
• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands