Barback

The Ruby Hotel is a boutique, independent hotel nestled on Brushy Creek in Round Rock, TX, just minutes from Austin. Our mission is simple: deliver warm hospitality, thoughtful service, and a welcoming environment that delights our guests while fostering a progressive, supportive workplace for our team.

We are seeking a dependable and energetic Barback to support our bar and service operations. This role is essential to ensuring smooth bar service, guest satisfaction, and maintaining the highest hospitality standards.

What You’ll Do

As a Barback, you’ll work alongside the bartenders, chef, and service team to provide seamless support throughout bar operations. A typical day includes:

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  Prepping, setting up, bussing, and breaking down the bar and service areas

  
  


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  Supporting bartenders and chef with prep work for service

  
  


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  Running food and beverages to guests promptly and efficiently

  
  


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  Cleaning and restocking bar tools, glassware, dishes, and service stations as needed

  
  


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  Maintaining cleanliness of bar areas, including ice bins, shelving, mixers, blenders, soda guns, and coolers

  
  


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  Stocking beer, wine, and other bar supplies throughout service

  
  


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  Assisting in guest service by occasionally taking food and drink orders

  
  


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  Notifying a manager if a guest becomes intoxicated or disruptive

  
  


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  Following all uniform and grooming standards

  
  


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  Communicating effectively with bartenders, servers, and management to ensure smooth operations

  
  

Hospitality Standards

At The Ruby Hotel, every team member embodies our core hospitality values:

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  Make eye contact

  
  


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  Smile and engage first

  
  


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  Use polite and professional conversation

  
  


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  Ensure every guest feels welcome and cared for

  
  

Requirements

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  Highly dependable and team-oriented

  
  


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  Comfortable working in close quarters with coworkers and guests

  
  


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  Ability to lift, carry, and move items as needed during service

  
  


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  TABC certification (required)

  
  


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  Ability to follow property policies, procedures, and supervisory direction

  
  

Personnel Standards

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  Uniforms must be neat, pressed, and maintained in good condition

  
  


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  Staff must present a clean, professional appearance at all times

  
  


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  Team members should be engaged, friendly, and aware of their surroundings

  
  


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  Familiarity with food and beverage menus, ingredients, and inventory is expected

  
  

If you thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and want to be part of a supportive, dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.