Bar Back 

Reports To: Food & Beverage Manager/Director
Department: Bluebird Bistro, Front of House
Status: Seasonal Part-Time, Non-Exempt (approximately 25 hours/week) 

Pay Rate: $15.71 per hour + tips 

Date: 11/11/26 

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Bar Back assists bartenders by performing a variety of duties in the restaurant, including clearing, cleaning, and sanitizing glassware, tools, and equipment in the restaurant; breakdown and organization of bar stations, inventory support, restocking bars, and general restaurant support. The Bar Back maintains cleanliness and food service/safety standards and supports the overall efficiency of restaurant operations.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Breakdown & organization 
• Assists in breaking down bar stations at the end of shift or during slow periods. 
• Sets up and breaks down indoor/outdoor bars for special events. 
• Keeps all storage areas, including coolers, dry storage and prep stations clean, neat and highly organized. 
• Inventory support 
• Actively assists with monthly inventory counts. 
• Assists in organizing stock rooms to make counting accurate and efficient. 
• Receives deliveries, check invoices against products, and store items properly. 
• Restocking 
• Keeps bars fully stocked with ice, beer, wine, spirits, mixers, garnishes and supplies. throughout the shift, so bartenders can focus on service. 
• Sanitation 
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the bar and service areas, contributing to an impeccably clean and orderly restaurant. 
• Washes and sanitizes glassware, tools and equipment. 
• Polishes silverware and glasses, wraps silverware, and other side work. 
• Sweeps, mops, and/or vacuums floors, wipes surfaces/ 
• Manages trash and recycling disposal. 
• General support 
• Assists bartenders with tasks such as garnishing drinks, moving/opening kegs, and promptly cleaning spills. 
• Reports maintenance issues or low supplies immediately. 
• Slices fruit and prepares garnishes as needed. 
• Runs food from the kitchen to the bar as needed. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintains an exceptional level of guest service in all interactions with guests, fellow employees, and management. 
• Escalates guest concerns to management, as appropriate. 
• May assist kitchen steward/dishwasher with keeping back of the house areas organized with proper stacking and placement of dishes and flatware. 
• Be knowledgeable of Granby Ranch operations, events and other information about local attractions to effectively answer questions guests may have. 
• Jumps in where needed and prioritizes tasks in the restaurant to support highly efficient operations.  
• May assist and support other departments for races, special events and operations on high volume days. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: 

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  
• Excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills. 
• Ability to maintain a friendly and helpful guest-focused attitude to all guests and fellow employees. 
• Organizational skills with a strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and work well under pressure. 
• Ability to take directions from others and work effectively as part of a team. 
• Reliability and punctuality. 
• Follows verbal and written directions. 
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 
• Actively looks for ways to help people. 
• Speaks, reads, writes in English fluently. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Must be 21+ years of age. 
• Prior experience in restaurants, hospitality, or food and beverage is preferred, but not required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Primarily indoor work with some outdoor work in a high alpine mountain environment with variable winter weather conditions. 
• A fast paced, high-pressure environment. 
• Must be able to stand and be on feet for long periods of time, up to one’s entire shift. 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs independently and more, with assistance from others. 
• Physical stamina for lifting heavy cases. 
• Verbal and auditory abilities are necessary for communication with others. 
• Walking, kneeling, squatting, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, sitting, standing. 
• Availability to work variable shifts, including openings, closings, weekends, evenings and holidays is required. 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.  

Granby Ranch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

All employees earn paid sick time and qualify for a free Granby Ranch season pass, free skiing and riding at 15 other Colorado resorts, and discounts on in-house food & beverage, rentals, lessons, and retail.  Positions classified as year-round/full-time qualify for health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability), retirement benefits and two-weeks paid time off per year. 

Granby Ranch is located in Granby, Colorado (90 miles northwest of Denver) and all jobs are performed on site.  Employee housing is available for full-time seasonal and year-round employees. 

A criminal background check will be conducted after an employment offer is accepted and must be successfully completed prior to starting work.  The background check will be completed in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.