Monday, October 27, 2025
Hilton Harrisburg

Banquet Barback - Hilton - Harrisburg, PA

Posted: 3 days ago

Job Description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Banquet Barback for the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA.p Osition s UmmaryTHIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INITIAL PREPARATION AND SERVICING OF ALL PERMANENT AND PORTABLE BARS OPERATING WITHIN THE HOTEL.Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities THE POSITION REQUIRES PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.25% - SET-UP BARS, MOVE PORTABLE BARS THAT WEIGH UP TO 300 LBS. 15% - RETREIVES ORDERS, GLASSWARE AND ICE FROM STOREROOM AND DELIVERS TO BAR SITES20% - CHECKS AND ASSISTS BARTENDER IN MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AMOUNTS OF SUPPLIES, I.E., STIR STICKS, NAPKINS, GLASSWARE, ICE, ETC., FOR BOTH THE IMMEDIATE BAR AND EXTENDED SERVICE AREA.20% - MAINTAINS CLEANLINESS OF BAR AREA, BEER LOCKERS, REFRIGERATION AND STORAGE AREAS TO COMPLY WITH HEALTH CODE STANDARDS, INCLUDING MOPPING FLOORS, EMPTY TRASH AND RECYCLABLES, ETC.5% - SCOOPS ICE FROM ICE BINS, TRANSPORTS TO SERVICE AREAS AND REPLENISHES ICE CONTAINERS FOR USAGE.5% - DISPOSES OF ALL LIQUOR, BEER, WINE AND TRASH FROM BARS5% - ASSISTS IN KEEPING EVENT AREAS CLEAR OF BAR GLASSES AND DEBRIS5% - MAINTAIN COVERAGE OF BARS WHILE BARTENDER HAS A BREAK.Other DutiesIN ADDITION TO PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, THIS POSITION MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS, WITH THE PERCENTAGE OF TIME PERFORMING EACH FUNCTION TO BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY THE SUPERVISOR BASED UPON THE PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMPANY.ATTEND MANDATORY MEETINGS.PERFORM GENERAL CLEANING TASKS TO ADHERE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.COMPLETE OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERVISOR SUCH AS ASSISTING SECURITY WITH DISORDERLY GUESTS.MUST ADHERE TO ALL STATE, FEDERAL AND CORPORATE LIQUOR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO MINORS AND INTOXICATED GUESTS TO ENSURE ALL LAWS ARE BEING FOLLOWED.MUST ADHERE TO ALL STATE, FEDERAL AND CORPORATE LIQUOR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO MINORS AND INTOXICATED GUESTS TO ENSURE ALL LAWS ARE BEING FOLLOWED.ASSIMILATE INTO THE HILTON FAMILY PRIDE/CARE CULTURE THROUGH UNDERSTANDING, SUPPORTING AND PARTICIPATING IN ALL ELEMENTS OF PRIDE/CARE. DEMONSTRATE WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE SERVICE STANDARDS.REGULAR ATTENDANCE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE STANDARDS, WHICH MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY HILTON FROM TIME TO TIME, IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF THIS POSITION.DUE TO THE CYCLICAL NATURE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK VARYING SCHEDULES TO REFLECT THE BUSINESS NEEDS OF THE HOTEL.THE HOSPITALITY BUSINESS FUNCTIONS SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY. IN ADDITION, THIS IS A HOSPITALITY BUSINESS AND A HOSPITABLE SERVICE ATMOSPHERE MUST BE PROJECTED AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE FOR THIS JOB. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE. Required REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: THE INDIVIDUAL MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE THAT HE OR SHE CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.MUST HAVE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF VARIOUS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.BASIC MATHEMATICAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO OPERATE A CASH REGISTER, MAKE CHANGE, TOTAL GUEST CHECKS, COUNT TOTAL BANK, PREPARE CASH DROPS, TOTAL ALL OTHER CHARGES, AND UNDERSTAND PORTION SIZES.BASIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE WRITING SKILLS NECESSARY FOR COMPLETION OF REQUISITIONS, BALANCE SHEETS AND VOUCHERS.SUFFICIENT MANUAL DEXTERITY IN HANDS IN ORDER TO USE A KNIFE TO MAKE GARNISH, PICK UP GLASSWARE AND BOTTLES, SCOOP ICE, MIX DRINKS, AND REACH OVERHEAD TO RETRIEVE STOCKABILITY TO READ, SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ORDER TO COMMUNICATE WITH GUESTS AND TAKE ORDERS.ABILITY TO REMEMBER, RECITE AND PROMOTE THE VARIETY OF MENU ITEMS.ABILITY TO STAND AND WORK IN CONFINED SPACES FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. DESIRED SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES: NONE SUPERVISORY R ESPONSIBILITIES: NONEEducation / ExperienceHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT PREFERRED.BARTENDING WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. GUEST RELATIONS/SERVICE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION. ALCOHOL SERVICE PERMIT (IF STATE REQUIRED). CPR/1ST AID CERTIFICATION PREFERRED. CARE (CONTROLLING ALCOHOL RISKS EFFECTIVELY) CERTIFICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIREPhysical Requirements THE INDIVIDUAL HOLDING THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE THAT HE OR SHE CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, USING SOME OTHER COMBINATION OF SKILLS AND ABILITIES: FREQUENCY KEY: NEVER – 0 HOURS; RARE – UP TO 1 HOUR; OCCASIONAL – 1-3 HOURS; FREQUENT – 3-6 HOURS;CONSTANT – 6-8 HOURSPHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCYSITTING RAREWALKING OCCASIONALCLIMBING STAIRS OCCASIONALCROUCHING/BENDING/STOOPING FREQUENTREACHING FREQUENTGRASPING CONSTANTPUSHING/PULLING FREQUENTNEAR VISION CONSTANTFAR VISION CONSTANTHEARING CONSTANTTALKING CONSTANTSMELL CONSTANTTASTE RARELIFTING/CARRYING (# LBS) FREQUENT – UP TO 50 LBS.TRAVEL RARESafety RequirementsOSHA LAWS REQUIRE THE USE OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) WHEN PERFORMING WORK DUTIES THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF RISK TO YOUR HEALTH OR SAFETY:NONETEAM MEMBERS WILL BE TRAINED IN THE PROPER USE AND CARE OF ASSIGNED PPE. THE HOTEL PROVIDES THE REQUIRED PPE. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT DEFECTIVE, DAMAGED OR LOST PPE, OR EQUIPMENT THAT DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY, TO YOUR MANAGER. GROOMINGALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST MAINTAIN A NEAT, CLEAN AND WELL-GROOMED APPEARANCE (SPECIFIC STANDARDS AVAILABLE).OtherMEET MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS OF JURISDICTION.Pay: $8.00/hour + gratuityAmazing Benefits At A GlanceTeam Driven and Values Based CultureSame-day pay availableEmployee Assistance ProgramCareer Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training ProgramReduced Room Rates throughout the portfolioThird Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)401(k) with company matchEmployee discountFlexible scheduleReferral program

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