Bar Back

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

At Rosewood Hotel Group, we are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every destination while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a shared purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honour the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

Rosewood Blue Palace will open in Crete, Greece, in April 2027, and we are now seeking talented individuals to help bring the re-imagining of this stunning property to life.

The Bar Back will be based on-site at Rosewood Blue Palace in Elounda, Crete.

THE ROLE

As a Bar Back, you will play an important part in keeping the bar operations running smoothly, supporting the bartending team in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is an excellent opportunity to join a luxury hospitality environment, develop your beverage knowledge and gain hands-on experience, with the opportunity to build your skills towards a future career in bartending.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE

Bar Operations & Service Support:

• Keep the bar fully stocked, organised and ready for service, ensuring the bartending team has everything needed to operate efficiently.
• Prepare the bar for opening by organising supplies and replenishing ice, glassware, garnishes, juices, mixers and other essential items.
• Prepare fresh juices and garnishes according to established specifications, ensuring they are properly labelled, dated and handled in line with hygiene standards.
• Keep glassware and bar tools clean, polished and ready for use, assisting with washing and replenishment throughout service.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe bar tops, tables, back bar areas and floors.
• Support simple beverage preparation when requested, following the guidance of the bartending team.
• Assist with restocking and closing preparations, ensuring the bar is ready for the next service.

Cleanliness, Safety & Professional Standards

• Ensure supplies are stored correctly and stock is replenished in line with agreed requirements.
• Handle and transport supplies safely, following the hotel's manual handling procedures.
• Follow bar opening, cleaning and closing procedures, ensuring all relevant checklists are completed accurately.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• Previous experience in a bar or Food & Beverage environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.
• A genuine interest in hospitality and enthusiasm for learning about beverages, bar operations and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe manual handling practices.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to support colleagues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work on your feet for extended periods and handle stock safely.
• A desire to develop beverage knowledge and practical skills, with an interest in progressing towards a future Bartender role.

BENEFITS & CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• The opportunity to join an internationally recognised luxury hospitality group and become part of the Rosewood family.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Complimentary meals during working hours in our team restaurant.
• Transportation to and from the hotel.
• Monthly Benefits Card.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop your beverage knowledge and practical skills within the bar team.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Accommodation support may be available for associates relocating to Crete, subject to company policy.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard and valued. We're a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honour the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We're not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.