About Us
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and one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies with a family of 19
brands. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one
of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new
heights.
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Five visionary brands -
InterContinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton
Hotels - make up our luxury collection. Individually, they are icons. Together,
they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430
hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world.
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style
and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guestsunforgettable
and unparalleled experiences.
About the hotel
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of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s Capital.
Since 1818, the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to the world’s
social and political elite. Often referred to as the ‘Residence of Presidents’,
The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities,
as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S. history. Located
in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard
continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of
the world's business, cultural, social and political
sectors.
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About
the Barback position
The secret ingredient in every single item served in our
bars is a pinch of hard work behind the scenes. We’re looking for a Barback
to help our Bartenders make every beverage and meal memorable by preparing,
setting and maintaining exceptional standards in our
outlets.
A little taste of your
day-to-day
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is different
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you’ll mostly be:
Stocking bars with liquor, beer,
wine, ice, and supplies by following established
procedures.
Cleaning beverage
equipment, glasses, and service areas; assist Bar Wait Staff and bartenders
in clearing tables and cleaning lounge area.
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and mixes. Performing side-work, and any other
opening or closing duties as required. Ensure that wait staff stations
are clean and maintained throughout shift.
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Cleaning and/or wiping down tables, chairs, walls, windows, mirrors, and floors
as necessary.
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guest requests and complaints.
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gestures according to established guidelines
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What we need from you
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Nova", sans-serif;">Passion for delivering great service
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a Barback Experience working in a busy bar environment and working
to deadlines
Willingness to learn new things and work as part of a wider hotel
team
What you can expect from us
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From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range
of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full
uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in
the business.
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The hourly pay rate
for this role is $26.79.
This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington, DC. This
is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at
the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and
the rate may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within
the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited
to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills,
seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales
or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational
needs.
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We offer a comprehensive
package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance,
401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.
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through the internal career site if you are a current
employee).
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Note: No amount of pay
is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable.
The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form
of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in
the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at
the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive
teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their
whole selves to work.
IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants
and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming
different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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style="font-size: 10pt;">IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every member of the team
the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative
environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside
and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed
to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join
us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
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style="font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif;">At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s
leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making
our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected –
wherever they are in the world.
Want to be part of the journey?
Don't quite
meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for
the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey
with us today.
