Bar Back/Bartender Assistant

Canonita At Lake Nona WestCanonita at Lake Nona West is a full-service neighborhood Mexican restaurant and bar where bold, fresh, scratch-made flavors, great drinks, a unique tequila selection, and warm hospitality come together. Inspired by Canonita's nearly 30 years of Las Vegas roots at The Venetian Resort, the restaurant offers a lively, welcoming setting for everyday dining, with comfortable indoor spaces and a large covered patio.We're building our opening team now. Whether you're welcoming guests, crafting drinks, preparing food, or supporting the team behind the scenes, you'll help deliver consistent quality and genuine hospitality in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. As part of the Tavistock Restaurant Collection, you'll join an established restaurant group while helping bring Canonita's full-service experience to life at Lake Nona West.Fast-Track Your Application — Complete a Video IntroductionWant to move to the front of the line? Candidates who complete a brief video introduction are prioritized for immediate review and can skip ahead in our interview process.How it works:After applying, you'll receive an email with a link to our video interview platform, Hireflix.Record your responses to a few short questions at your convenience — no scheduling needed, no live call required.Complete it within 48 hours of applying for fast-track consideration.It only takes about 10-15 minutes, and it's your chance to introduce yourself beyond your resume. Candidates who complete this step are reviewed first and often move directly to a hiring manager interview.POSITION SUMMARYThe Bar Back is responsible for delivering genuine hospitality to our guests. This position is critical to our guest's overall experience as the Bar Back must ensure the guest as a memorable experience throughout their dining and is made to feel like an honored guest at our bar. As a Bar Back, it is your responsibility to keep the bar stocked with fresh ingredients, plateware, glassware, and all materials necessary to provide great service to our guests.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMaintain proper grooming and uniform standardsDeliver genuine hospitality to and establish emotional connections with our guestsContribute to the overall teamwork and success of the restaurantCommunicate effectively with guests and team membersPresents the best we have to offer, never selling the guest anythingDetermine guests needs while making the appropriate recommendations and offerings to enhance the dining experienceRestock liquor, beer, and wine throughout shiftClean the bar area ensuring it is constantly organizedEmpty the trash throughout the shift, when necessaryStock sanitizer bucket and change at a minimum every two hours or earlier when necessaryPolish silverware and glasswareExecute beverage tray service Answer guest questions regarding food and beverage offeringsAdhere to all alcohol awareness proceduresHandle guest complaints professionally and alert a manager immediatelyProcess payments and handle cash professionally and accuratelyCommunicate with managers and hosts regarding table availability and key table updatesFollow up with guests about their meal and dining experience to ensure great guest satisfactionMaintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitationDemonstrate professional and gracious demeanor at all timesPerform all opening, running, and closing duties accuratelyPerform any job function requested by the management teamPOSITION QUALIFICATIONSAdaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needsAttention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasksCommunication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective mannerConfidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one's ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalfCustomer Focus – Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by TRC; provides excellent customer service to both guests and team membersInitiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situationsProblem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challengesTeamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverablesBenefits:401(k), Dental insurance, Employee discount, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Retirement plan, Vision insuranceRequirementsSkills & Abilities:Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in EnglishExperience: Previous hospitality experience is preferredOther Requirements: Must meet local, legal minimum age requirement to serve alcoholic beverages; coordination skills that allow proper pouring and carrying of several drinks and plates at the same time