Bar Prep - New Venue Opening New York

Tao Group Hospitality • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bar Prep position supports all bars by preparing necessary garnishes and other ingredients safely and sanitarily so service can be completed efficiently. The role is for a new Tao Group Hospitality concept opening in early 2027 at a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district.

The position maintains clean, organized prep stations; prepares garnishes, fresh juices, and syrups according to par sheets and recipes; monitors and replenishes ingredient levels; and communicates with bartenders about stock and requests. The role also follows food-safety and beverage-requisition procedures, completes assigned opening and closing duties, and assists with other building organization after garnish preparation is complete.

The work requires extended periods of standing, moving quickly, and pushing or lifting up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance. The environment may include varying noise levels, crowds, smoke, and exposure to cleaning materials. Work may involve extended or irregular hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employees are expected to maintain a professional appearance, contribute positively to a team, communicate courteously, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a fast-paced and somewhat stressful environment.

Requirements

• Experience in a bar support, barback, or prep role is required.
• Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to print legibly for team members, management, and guests.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly.
• Ability to push and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact professionally and courteously with customers, managers, and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain positive energy throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant, nightclub, or lounge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook and company standards.
• Keep garnish and prep stations organized, clean, and sanitary according to Department of Health and Tao Group guidelines.
• Use the previous night’s garnish prep par sheet as the exact instruction for quantities needed at each venue.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruit as needed.
• Use juicers to make fresh juices, including lime, lemon, orange, and grapefruit juice.
• Label and date juices to support freshness and rotation.
• Prepare simple and flavored syrups, following recipes for consistency in sweetness and flavor.
• Store syrups in sanitized, properly labeled containers.
• Monitor juice and syrup levels during service; refill containers and prepare additional batches as needed.
• Communicate low stock and special requests to bartenders.
• Follow Department of Health guidelines when preparing food-and-beverage components, including wearing hats and gloves as required.
• Deep-clean prep and busser station areas monthly as scheduled by management.
• Assist with building organization unrelated to garnish preparation after garnish tasks are satisfactorily completed.
• Follow management instructions, arrive on time, adhere to the schedule, and communicate issues to management.
• Complete assigned opening and closing duties.
• Follow beverage requisition procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed