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Seasonal Barback

Washington Marriott Capitol Hill

175 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Hotel with 235 Rooms
Managed By HHM Hotels
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Compensation: $18.50 per hour, Seasonal, Full-Time

Opportunity: Barback

Prepare and service bars operating within the hotel in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

This is a temporary, seasonal position created to support increased business demands during our rooftop peak season. Employment is expected to conclude at the end of the season unless business needs require otherwise. Seasonal status does not imply ongoing or permanent employment.

Your Growth Path

Food Runner –Server–Bartender

Your Focus

  • Greet and acknowledge guests when performing barback related functions.
  • Retrieve orders from storeroom; visually check stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel to ensure order is accurate. Upon delivery to the bar, re-check items with bartender for completeness.
  • Cut, slice and peel perishable garnishes and fruits, and mix and pour juices in sufficient amounts according to projected business. Store back-up supplies needing refrigeration in prescribed containers for later use.
  • Check and assist bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, matches, etc., for both the immediate bar and extended service area.
  • Maintain cleanliness of bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration, and storage areas to comply with health code standards.
  • Scoop ice from ice bins, transport to service areas and replenish ice containers for usage.
  • Box and save empty liquor bottles as they accumulate for later returns and requisitions.
  • Transport and replace taps and perform routine maintenance requirements for beer kegs.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Customer service experience or restaurant experience a plus.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Company Match
  • Daily Pay
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
  • Travel Discounts
  • Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
  • Educational/Professional Development
  • Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Posted February 27, 2026

About Washington Marriott Capitol Hill

A Sophisticated, Luxury Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Located in the trendy NoMa district of Washington DC our luxurious hotel is an architectural standout that entertains and inspires leisure and business travelers from around the globe. Steps from Capitol Hill and Union Station transportation, the hotel puts you close to shopping and dining at Union Market, the National Mall, Gallaudet University, Smithsonian museums and a few blocks from Media Haven with the offices of TikTok, NPR and Sirius Radio. Stay connected and celebrate in our versatile meeting and event spaces that embody the chic and elegant style of DC. Unwind in our well appointed guest rooms and suites designed with sophisticated decor and iconic city views. Enjoy dining at Society Commons or pop up to our rooftop lounge Yara for an authentic Peruvian inspired menu. Stay active in the hotels expansive gym or embark on sightseeing adventures. Blending culture and convenience the Marriott Capitol Hill Washington energizes your stay in the nations capital. 

About HHM Hotels

An Industry Leader in Hospitality

HHM Hotels is the preferred operator to many sophisticated and institutional owners of hotel real estate, including public and private owners, across the United States and Canada. We are known for consistent outperformance in operating results, the stability of our managed portfolio and operating teams, and our unrelenting focus on people, processes, and technology. HHM Hotels is tireless in delivering results and working closely with our owners across a portfolio of 240 hotels and over $2BN in managed revenues in the United States and Canada.

MANAGEMENT

For the past 30 years, HHM Hotels has focused on building out specific and differentiated capabilities and technology to serve our owners and drive industry-leading results in the areas of revenue generation, cost management, service delivery, and associate development and retention. In particular, we have focused on developing proprietary data, processes, and business systems to drive advantage and maintain our unwavering focus on results across every aspect of our managed hotels.

INVESTMENT

HHM Hotels has a highly active and productive investment team that seeks to leverage our operating capabilities and market knowledge to source, underwrite, and introduce deals to our stable of industry-leading investment partners. We have helped put together dozens of related deals and focus carefully on potential operational efficiencies, brand or market repositioning opportunities, and other ways that we can find value through our extensive market knowledge, operating capabilities, and in-house legal, asset management, and risk management teams.

BRAND POSITIONING

Our experience with branded and independent hotels allows us to quickly determine the brand positioning within a local market to ensure the highest operational profitability. We understand the demands of hotel openings and rebranding because we’ve been on the ground to lead them, from Forbes Five-Star property openings and global product launches to corporate rebranding projects around the world.

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