Barback/Server Assistant

About the role

An iconic hotel in Greenwich, the Hyatt Regency Greenwich has been fully re-imagined, creating a new and unique experience in Fairfield County. With a strong emphasis on art, design, storytelling, and innovation, our hotel embodies the rich cultural and natural tapestries of Greenwich, expressing the comforts of home with the history of Greenwich as its creative lens. At the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, we believe that the charm and history of Connecticut is a source of inspiration to all. That’s why we’ve created a hotel experience that puts collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and be inspired when you enjoy all the benefits of a home away from home. Our local associates benefits include a hot meal in our associate cafeteria, free parking, access to our fitness center and pool, as well as discounts at Hop Scotch Salon.

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.
• Maintains cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards.
• Aid servers in clearing and resetting tables and refilling water, coffee and any other non-alcoholic beverages.
• 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.
• Transports taps, replaces, and performs routine maintenance requirements on heavy beer kegs.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must communicate well with guests.
• 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 with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to comprehend written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 150 lbs., at a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform duties within temperature ranges, from normal to refrigerated.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Flexible Schedule Required. AM/PM/Weekend and Holiday availability needed.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.

Compensation

Salary Range: $20.40 - $20.40 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No