Bar Attendant, Substitute Barback Bar

MCR • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel is seeking a dependable and hardworking Barback to support our bartenders and ensure seamless bar operations. This essential role works behind the scenes to help create an outstanding guest experience by keeping all bar areas fully stocked, clean, and well-organized throughout service. Located in the heart of Manhattan, our busy hotel bar serves a mix of international travelers, business professionals, and local guests, offering a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.
As a Barback, you will be responsible for preparing the bar each day by restocking liquor, wine, beer, mixers, garnishes, and all other supplies needed for efficient service. You will assist with the setup and breakdown of the bar, maintain the cleanliness of all bar areas, and ensure glassware and waste are managed promptly and safely. Supporting the bartenders, you’ll help replace kegs, prep garnishes, and maintain the organization of storage areas. You’ll also follow hotel safety and sanitation procedures and help respond to guest requests when appropriate, always maintaining the high service standards expected at the Sheraton.
Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a hospitality or bar setting, though on-the-job training may be provided. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods. Strong communication skills, a positive team attitude, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays are essential. Applicants must also meet legal age requirements to handle alcohol in New York State.
Working as a Barback at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel means being part of one of Marriott International’s flagship properties, where you’ll gain valuable experience and enjoy opportunities for advancement, travel discounts, and more. If you’re a motivated team player looking to join a high-energy environment, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a hospitality or bar setting
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods
• Strong communication skills
• Positive team attitude
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays are essential
• Applicants must also meet legal age requirements to handle alcohol in New York State

Responsibilities

• Preparing the bar each day by restocking liquor, wine, beer, mixers, garnishes, and all other supplies needed for efficient service
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of the bar
• Maintain the cleanliness of all bar areas
• Ensure glassware and waste are managed promptly and safely
• Supporting the bartenders
• Help replace kegs
• Prep garnishes
• Maintain the organization of storage areas
• Follow hotel safety and sanitation procedures
• Help respond to guest requests when appropriate

Benefits

• Hotel Discounts
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement & upward mobility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed