The Vineta Hotel Barback

About The Vineta Hotel

The Vineta Hotel embodies the intimate elegance of Palm Beach, Florida, within a historic Mediterranean Revival landmark. Its identity combines architectural heritage with a contemporary vision of refined hospitality, placing personalised service and meticulous attention to detail at the heart of the guest experience. As an employer, the hotel offers a distinctive setting for hospitality professionals who value discretion, craftsmanship and thoughtful human connection. Across guest relations, culinary operations and hotel management, its service ethos calls for collaboration, cultural sensitivity and exacting professional standards, appealing to individuals motivated by the art of gracious, individualised hospitality.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support bar operations efficiently and precisely, enabling bartenders to focus on guest experiences while maintaining ultra-luxury service standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and keep the bar clean and organized.
• Prepare and set up bars before service, ensuring products, garnishes, tools, glassware, and supplies are fully stocked.
• Replenish liquor, wine, beer, mixers, syrups, ice, and other beverage ingredients throughout service.
• Assist bartenders with drink preparation tasks as directed.
• Keep all stations organized, functional, and fully equipped during operating hours.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs to the bar manager.
• Anticipate operational needs to ensure uninterrupted, efficient guest service.
• Support the service team in maintaining an elevated, refined guest environment.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests when interacting directly with guests.
• Deliver service focused on luxury, personalization, and attention to detail.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout all bar areas.
• Polish glassware, bar equipment, and service items to ensure flawless presentation.
• Remove used glassware and service items promptly and discreetly.
• Follow health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, cocktail bar, or upscale hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of bar operations and beverage service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and transport beverage supplies, kegs, cases, and equipment.
• A college degree in Hospitality Management is preferred; equivalent experience is a plus.
• Fluent English; other languages are considered an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to reach, bend, balance, and repeatedly transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs. during a shift.

Skills

Experience

Previous experience in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, cocktail bar, or upscale hospitality environment.

Education

A college degree in Hospitality Management is preferred; equivalent experience is a plus.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 12.50 to USD 14.50 per hour.

Benefits

Competitive salary; training and development opportunities with Oetker Hotels; complimentary hotelier meals; complimentary dry cleaning.

Culture

The Vineta Hotel’s workplace culture combines Palm Beach elegance with a meticulous approach to personalized hospitality. Its professional environment emphasizes discretion, thoughtful teamwork and pride in the details that create a refined, welcoming guest experience.

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