Bar Prep

Beverage Team Member

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Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

General Purpose

Prepare and maintain batched alcoholic products to recipe and quality standards. Support efficient beverage operations through organized production and storage practices. Ensure readiness for service through accurate batching, labeling, and stock levels. Assist with inventory organization, receiving, and product rotation. Maintain compliance with sanitation, safety, and alcohol handling standards. Act as a reliable operational partner to bar leadership and the beverage team.

Key Metrics

Batching Production & Quality

Prepare batched alcoholic products according to approved recipes and par levels. Accurately measure, mix, portion, label, date, and store all batched products. Maintain consistency in flavor, quality, and presentation standards across all batches. Ensure all recipes are followed precisely to support consistency across service periods. Support timely production to meet daily and weekly outlet needs.

Operational Readiness

Ensure batched products are prepared and available in alignment with service demands. Maintain organized batching, prep, and storage areas to support operational efficiency. Communicate low stock levels, production needs, and shortages to beverage leadership. Support smooth transitions between service periods by maintaining proper pars and readiness. Assist in maintaining a clean and efficient back-of-house beverage support environment.

Inventory & Cost Control

Assist with monthly inventory process for spirits, mixers, juices, syrups, and batching ingredients. Support receiving, stocking, organization, and rotation procedures. Monitor product usage and communicate replenishment needs. Ensure FIFO standards are consistently followed. Support reduction of waste through proper measuring, storage, labeling, and handling. Assist in maintaining product integrity through proper preservation and storage standards.

Compliance & Safety

Adhere to all health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol handling compliance standards. Follow all company policies related to responsible alcohol preparation and storage. Ensure all products are labeled, dated, and stored properly. Maintain cleanliness and organization of batching areas, refrigeration, and storage spaces. Escalate product, safety, or operational concerns to management when necessary.

Team Support

Work collaboratively with bar leadership and service teams to support outlet needs. Provide consistent communication regarding production status and inventory concerns. Support new menu rollouts, seasonal beverage changes, and batching updates. Assist with maintaining recipe accuracy and production consistency during transitions. Contribute to a positive and accountable team environment through reliability and attention to detail.

Culture & Accountability

Lead by example through professionalism, organization, and consistency. Demonstrate strong attention to detail in all aspects of production and storage. Support a positive, efficient, and collaborative team culture. Take ownership of daily batching responsibilities and service preparedness. Demonstrate readiness for future growth within beverage operations through reliability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Batching Production: Prepare alcoholic beverage batches according to approved recipes, pars, and operational standards. Quality Control: Ensure consistency, accuracy, and product integrity in all batched items. Labeling & Storage: Accurately label, date, organize, and store all prepared products. Inventory Support: Assist with inventory counts, receiving, stocking, and rotation procedures. Operational Support: Maintain batching readiness and communicate product needs to support service flow. Sanitation & Compliance: Uphold cleanliness, organization, food safety, and alcohol handling standards. Menu Support: Assist with transitions, recipe updates, and seasonal beverage program changes. Team Collaboration: Partner with beverage leadership and bar team to support smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

Previous bar, beverage, restaurant, or batching experience preferred. Experience working with recipes, measurements, and production sheets. Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain clean, orderly workspaces. Knowledge of sanitation, safe storage, and beverage handling standards preferred. Ability to lift, carry, and move products safely and work on foot for extended periods. Reliable attendance, punctuality, and schedule flexibility required.

Development Expectations

Build knowledge of batching recipes, beverage specifications, and production standards. Support outlet beverage initiatives through accurate and timely batch preparation. Demonstrate operational reliability through organization, consistency, and accountability. Continue developing product knowledge and inventory awareness within beverage operations. Actively build skills necessary for advancement into broader beverage support and bar operations roles.

About us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.