Mixologist Barback - Laidback Luxury in La Jolla

Job Type

Full-time

Description

ABOUT US:

From the hacienda-style architecture to the lush gardens and scattered artwork, Estancia La Jolla is a true Southern California escape. This former ranch dates back to the late 1800s, a history the property celebrates and honors. In Estancia's 210 casually elegant rooms and suites, this AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel feels like home.

THE JOB:

As a Mixologist barback, you will get the opportunity to create masterpieces for all our guests to enjoy!

Responsibilities include: Assigned tasks, sharing management and guest expectations, supporting an environment of high efficiency, quality, and customer service.

Maintains detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, beverage quality standards and regulations.

Accurately follows recipes to prepare a variety of beverages, including specialty drinks, smoothies, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options, ensuring consistency and quality.

Wash, peel, chop, juice, and measure ingredients such as fruits, herbs, and garnishes, maintaining proper storage and freshness.

Adheres to sanitation and safety standards, ensuring all preparation areas, tools, and equipment are cleaned and organized.

Monitors inventory levels of beverage ingredients and supplies, restocking as needed, and reporting shortages to the supervisor.

Maintains par levels for all beverage-related items.

Follows all food handling regulations, including proper labeling, temperature control, and allergen awareness protocols.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

YOU:

To be successful in this position, we're looking for an amazing people connector, who thrives on creating experiences and problem-solving. This role as Beverage Prep Cook requires skills such as patience, empathy, and a desire to provide excellent service for our guests.

Our CULTURE:

Be part of our award-winning team named TOP Workplace in San Diego and TOP Workplace USA 2022-2023-2024-2025 by our Team Members. Estancia La Jolla is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts in the Americas. To provide our guests with exceptional service and the most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values. The people who best fit Estancia La Jolla are sharp, hardworking team players. We are looking for candidates with experience in having fun!

The OFFER:

In return, we offer competitive pay, health insurance benefits, Team Member and Family & Friends hotel and restaurant discounts within the Nobel House Hotel & Resorts family, Matching 401k (After 1 year), On-Demand Pay (Earned wage access before payday!) PTO, Complementary Parking, and Meals.

Requirements

A minimum of 1-year culinary experience.

Ability to stand to long periods of time.

Food and beverage knowledge, including food product knowledge, wines, liquors, cocktails, and proper service standards.

Knowledge and practical experience with basic knife and cooking skills.

Maintains extensive knowledge of all menu and bar items.

Good communication skills.

Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend and holiday shifts as required by operational needs.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience within a Hotel/Resort environment.

At Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions - and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

If you enjoy being a part of a team providing an excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply!

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

EEO Statement

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.

Salary Description

$19.50 per hour