Barback

Prep Barback

We are seeking a dedicated and creative Prep Barback to join our vibrant bar team, where we elevate the craft cocktail experience with house-made syrups, coconut cream, and freshly juiced fruits. This role is perfect for someone with a strong bar or kitchen prep background, a passion for cocktail culture, and a knack for organization and creativity. As a Prep Barback, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our bar runs smoothly by preparing ingredients, batching beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting our bartenders during service. If you're ready to immerse yourself in a dynamic, cocktail-focused environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Ingredient Preparation: Craft house-made syrups, coconut cream, and fresh fruit juices daily, ensuring consistency and quality for our cocktail and non-alcoholic beverage program.
• Batching Beverages: Accurately batch cocktails and N/A beverages according to precise recipes, maintaining flavor profiles and presentation standards.
• Requisition Fulfillment: Fill requisitions for bar supplies, including garnishes, mixers, and other essentials, to keep the bar fully stocked and prepared for service.
• Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintain a spotless and organized prep area, including cleaning surfaces, tools, juicers, and prep equipment before, during, and after shifts. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Prep Area Organization: Keep the prep station tidy and efficient, organizing ingredients, tools, and storage areas to streamline workflow.
• Inventory Assistance: Help monitor inventory levels of prep ingredients and supplies, reporting shortages or needs to management to maintain operational flow.
• Creative Contribution: Stay updated on current cocktail trends and contribute innovative ideas for new syrups, garnishes, or beverage concepts to enhance our menu.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the bar team to execute prep tasks, support service needs, and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years in a bar or kitchen environment with hands-on experience in cocktail preparation, ingredient prep, or barback duties. Experience in a high-volume kitchen or craft cocktail bar is a plus.
• Cocktail Knowledge: Understanding of cocktail techniques, ingredients, and current trends, with a genuine passion for cocktail culture.
• Creativity: Ability to think creatively and propose new ideas for house-made ingredients or beverage innovations.
• Work Ethic: Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills to handle prep, batching, and cleaning tasks efficiently.
• Team Player: Takes direction well, communicates effectively, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team setting.
• Physical Stamina: Comfortable standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing repetitive tasks like juicing or cleaning.
• Availability: Full-time availability, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, to support the bar's operating hours.
• Sanitation Knowledge: Familiarity with health and safety standards for food and beverage prep, with a commitment to maintaining a clean work environment.

About Us:

Located on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawai'i, the iconic Kona Village Resort has opened its doors to welcome back 'ohana (family) to the historic and culturally rich destination in 2023. Spanning 81 acres of stunning geologic landscape and richness, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort continues to draw inspiration from the history of the site, local culture and natural elements.

Less than 10 miles north of the Kona International Airport, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort debuts 150 unique, standalone guest hales with locally-inspired décor and a privileged sense of seclusion. An array of distinct dining venues, including the original resort's beloved Shipwreck Bar and Talk Story Bar, offers elevated yet relaxed experiences. The resort also offers an array of event spaces and outdoor activities, making it an exceptional destination for meetings, events and celebrations.