La Rivera Poolside Bar | Barback

Overview:  To ensure our guests experience the highest level of satisfaction across our food and beverage division, we are seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our food and beverage team as Seasonal Hotel Food and Beverage bar housemen. In this role you will do your part in ensuring exceptional guest service and you will contribute to positive and memorable experiences for all our guests during peak season.  Responsibilities:  Assist in the setup, organizing, and breakdown of banquets, events, restaurant, and bar spaces.  Collaborate with Front of House team to ensure seamless service.  Provide menu recommendations and answer questions about menu items.  Transport food, beverage, liquor, kegs, and cases, along with other bar related items, between storage and service areas.  Assist in the replenishment of supplies during events and throughout business workday.  Monitor guest satisfaction and promptly make management/supervisor aware of any concerns or issues.  Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the dining areas, storage areas, bars, and kitchen areas.  Provide support to servers and bartenders as needed.  Assist with setting up and breaking down dining areas, bars, kitchen area.  Have a working knowledge of all food and beverage menus.  Assist in all cleaning and clearing projects, including cleaning floors, surfaces, behind stations, and remove trash each night.  Perform any side duties or other tasks assigned by supervisor or manager.  Demonstrate excellent teamwork with other food and beverage associates.  Always communicate in a positive and timely manner to the needs of both guests and  Qualifications:  Excellent guest service skills  Must be able to stand for long periods of time.  Ability to lift, carry and push heavy items, including banquet tables and chairs.  Strong teamwork and communication skills  Attention to detail in ensuring event spaces are set up to specifications.  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  Willingness to assist in diverse roles, moving and adjusting to business needs.  Must be able to have a flexible work schedule, including availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays.  Must have Louisiana Responsible Vendors Certification. Must have SERV Safe Food Handlers Certification. Must be 19 years of age or older.  Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.  Must be able to work in tight quarters with other people.  Able to lift and carry 20 pounds routinely, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.  Able to stand, sit, walk, squat, reach and lean during the course of daily business.  Previous experience as a bar back or hotel houseman in a hotel or restaurant setting is preferred.  High school diploma or equivalent.