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Sage Hospitality Group

Develops and operates hotels and restaurants

Barback

Full-TimeDeadline 10/31/26
No salary listed
Entry
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Previous experience in a restaurant, bar, or service role is preferred.
  • Must meet state and federal minimum age requirements for handling and serving alcohol.
  • Basic knowledge of bar operations, beverage products, and hospitality standards.
  • Ability to clearly see tickets, product labels, written instructions, and the bar in dimly lit conditions.
  • Manual coordination to handle glassware, operate bar equipment, and carry cases, kegs, and loaded trays.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including kegs, cases of product, ice bins, glass racks, and small equipment, for up to 75% of the time.
  • Frequent ability to bend, reach, and kneel to retrieve product from low storage, stock coolers, and restock wells.
  • Full range of mobility with the ability to travel up to 300 feet regularly during the shift.
  • Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift.
  • Ability to hear and communicate with guests, supervisors, and staff.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to use tact and understanding when handling a variety of guest service problems, including stressful and emotional situations.
Responsibilities
  • Support bartenders and the service team by keeping the bar stocked, clean, and ready throughout service.
  • Stock and replenish liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, glassware, and garnishes throughout service.
  • Maintain ice levels, change kegs, maintain draft lines, and maintain beverage stations during peak periods.
  • Complete assigned opening, closing, cleaning, and restocking sidework.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, service wells, back bar, coolers, and storage areas, clearing glassware, trash, and recycling promptly.
  • Prepare garnishes, juices, and batched mixers according to recipe, and label, date, and rotate products according to standards.
  • Follow responsible alcohol service, safety, and sanitation guidelines in compliance with company standards and local regulations.
  • Respond to guest inquiries or comments professionally and courteously, escalating concerns to the bartender or leadership as appropriate.
  • Support the bar and restaurant team during peak service periods.
  • Attend pre-meal and departmental meetings to stay informed about menu, beverage, and service expectations.
  • Perform other duties assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a restaurant, bar, or service role.

About the company

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Sage Hospitality Group

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Sage Hospitality Group develops, invests in, and manages hotels and restaurants, focusing on creating experiential lifestyle properties that become part of their local communities. They run hotels and run their own restaurants through Sage Restaurant Concepts, using an integrated approach that combines development, ownership, and operating expertise. Unlike many operators who only manage properties, Sage acts as a developer and investor for urban and resort markets and has rebuilt projects like Denver’s Union Station, showing a hands-on, destination-driven strategy rather than just a place to sleep. Their portfolio includes over 100 hotels and restaurants, and they continue to expand under new leadership with the goal of becoming the nation’s favorite lifestyle hospitality company and a preferred destination for guests and communities alike.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • Sage added The Pierside in March 2026, its 11th independent property in under two years.
  • July 2026 brought The Ritz-Carlton, Indianapolis, strengthening luxury franchise credibility.
  • Hotel Vandivort joined Sage's Independent Hotel Collection, broadening its Midwest lifestyle footprint.

What critics are saying

  • Denver Gazette on March 13, 2026 quoted del Olmo warning cautious 2026-2027 growth.
  • Revelio data shows headcount fell 6.9% from 2023 to 2026, signaling operating pressure.
  • Economic contraction would hit Sage's discretionary lifestyle demand and project pipeline hardest.

What makes Sage Hospitality Group unique

  • 2026 leadership transition kept founders engaged while Daniel del Olmo became CEO.
  • Sage runs hotels, restaurants, branding, and real estate through one integrated operating model.
  • Its independent-lifestyle portfolio spans 110-plus venues across 14 states, including two Ritz-Carltons.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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Hotel Business
May 16th, 2024
Sage Hospitality Adds Hotel Vandivort To Portfolio

Sage Hospitality Group will be taking over management of Hotel Vandivort in Springfield, MO. Sage will oversee daily operations of the property, originally constructed in 1906 as a Masonic Temple, including management of the hotel’s restaurant and rooftop bar. Hotel Vandivort will be part of the Sage Independent Hotel Collection, joining hotels, restaurants and venues across 16 states and Washington DC.“Hotel Vandivort embodies the spirit of Springfield,” said Daniel del Olmo, president, hotels and restaurants, Sage Hospitality Group. “The hotel combines sophisticated design and elevated service with authentic Midwestern hospitality. It is a natural complement to our growing portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels.”The property also features 97 guestrooms spread across two buildings, as well as 3,900-sq.-ft. of meeting space.“We are excited to partner with Sage Hospitality in this next chapter for Hotel Vandivort,” said John McQueary, co-owner of the hotel

Hotel Business
May 16th, 2024
Sage Hospitality Takes Over Management Of Hotel Vandivort

Sage Hospitality Group will be taking over management of Hotel Vandivort in Springfield, MO. Sage will oversee daily operations of the property, originally constructed in 1906 as a Masonic Temple, including management of the hotel’s restaurant and rooftop bar. Hotel Vandivort will be part of the Sage Independent Hotel Collection, joining hotels, restaurants and venues across 16 states and Washington DC.“Hotel Vandivort embodies the spirit of Springfield,” said Daniel del Olmo, president, hotels and restaurants, Sage Hospitality Group. “The hotel combines sophisticated design and elevated service with authentic Midwestern hospitality. It is a natural complement to our growing portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels.”The property also features 97 guestrooms spread across two buildings, as well as 3,900-sq.-ft. of meeting space.“We are excited to partner with Sage Hospitality in this next chapter for Hotel Vandivort,” said John McQueary, co-owner of the hotel

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