Barback, Lobby Bar - Hilton Americas - Houston

The Hilton Americas - Houston is looking for their next Barback to join the Lobby Bar team!

Hilton Americas-Houston is a premier downtown hotel connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, known for its upscale atmosphere, high guest volume, and strong team culture. Home to The Lobby Bar, a vibrant social hub where guests come together for elevated cocktails, and delicious chef prepared bites in an upscale atmosphere. This is a fast-paced, high-energy environment that values professionalism, hospitality, and teamwork, ideal for candidates looking to grow their skills while delivering memorable guest experiences in a polished setting.

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Full-Time

Shift Pattern: PM / with the flexibility to work weekends and holidays

The ideal Barback at the Hilton Americas-Houston Lobby Bar is energetic, reliable, and thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This candidate brings at least one year of food and beverage experience in a fast paced bar setting. They take initiative, anticipate the needs of bartenders and guests, and consistently support smooth service flow during peak periods. A solid working knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits is essential, along with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for hospitality in a polished, professional setting.

What will I be doing?

As a Barback, you would be responsible for preparing and servicing permanent and portable bars throughout the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Retrieve orders from storeroom, visually check stock and reconcile with written requisitions to ensure order accuracy and re-check stock upon delivery
• Prepare the bar by cutting, slicing and peeling perishable garnishes and fruits, mixing and pouring juices and storing back-up supplies in prescribed containers
• Check with and assist the bartender to stock and maintain the bar to include, but not limited to, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice and produce
• Transport and replace taps while performing routine maintenance on beer kegs
• Maintain cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigerators and storage areas in accordance with federal, state, local and company codes

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day and our amazing team members are at the heart of it all!