Barback, Restaurant​/Food Service

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.

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

• Prepping, setting up, bussing, and breaking down the bar and service areas
• Supporting bartenders and chef with prep work for service
• Running food and beverages to guests promptly and efficiently
• Cleaning and restocking bar tools, glassware, dishes, and service stations as needed
• Maintaining cleanliness of bar areas, including ice bins, shelving, mixers, blenders, soda guns, and coolers
• Stocking beer, wine, and other bar supplies throughout service
• Assisting in guest service by occasionally taking food and drink orders
• Notifying a manager if a guest becomes intoxicated or disruptive
• Following all uniform and grooming standards
• Communicating effectively with bartenders, servers, and management to ensure smooth operations

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

• Make eye contact
• Smile and engage first
• Use polite and professional conversation
• Ensure every guest feels welcome and cared for

• Highly dependable and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in close quarters with coworkers and guests
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items as needed during service
• TABC certification (required)
• Ability to follow property policies, procedures, and supervisory direction

• Uniforms must be neat, pressed, and maintained in good condition
• Staff must present a clean, professional appearance at all times
• Team members should be engaged, friendly, and aware of their surroundings
• 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.