Brass Poppy Barback - FT

Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a Full-Time Barback for our lobby bar, Brass Poppy, located within the Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas!

Located in the heart of Austin’s Rainey Street District, Hotel Van Zandt is a 319-room independent hotel offering more than 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Featuring live music at Geraldine’s, vibrant poolside programming, and pop-up events that capture the energy of the city, the hotel delivers a guest experience that is dynamic, memorable, and unmistakably Austin.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences. 

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Keep all bar/lounge equipment and supplies at the proper level throughout all hours of operation in order to ensure proper service to all guests

• Ensure that all bar areas are set up properly for lounge opening.
• Maintain the bar and lounge areas in a neat and orderly condition at all times.
• Assist bartenders in constantly checking the bar for condition of ashtrays, cocktail napkins, empty glasses, cleanliness, etc.
• Replenish ice as needed/requested.
• Ensure all bartenders have sufficient supplies throughout shift.
• Assist bartenders and cocktail servers as outlined on activity schedule or as required.
• Operate glasswashers as necessary, putting clean glassware in its place, checking often to ensure that there is enough on hand.
• Sweep and mop behind all bar areas at the end of every shift, removing, cleaning and replacing matting each time.

Education/Formal Training

None

Experience

Cleaning and stocking experienced preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have minimal hearing.
• Must have good vision.
• Must be able to see items and area to stock, clean and use proper supplies.
• Must have good speech skills.
• Must have good literacy and comprehension to identify proper stock items and record usage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Repeated bending, pushing, pulling and lifting -up to 35 lbs. required.
• Ability to identify proper supplies.
• Repeated lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs. -cases of liquor, glasses, trash, cans, mopping and sweeping. Bending/kneeling Ability to mop and sweep, lift items above head to stock and bend to pick up items.
• Continuous standing, in order to stock and clean bar and lounge areas.