Barback

Seaport Entertainment Group•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for delivering excellent guest experience by supporting bartenders during service. Greets guests, serves water, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages and performs other steps of service as directed by a bartender. Interacts with the bar guests, fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. Anticipate and accommodate needs of the guests in a timely manner. Responsible for keeping all liquor displays and shelving organized and maintaining par levels. Keeps the bar clean, neat, organized, clear of debris or spills, and ready for service. Ensures adequate stock behind the bar during service and communicates any needs to a bar attendant. Complies with the Department of Health and company sanitation standards. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested. Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

1+ year of experience as a bar attendant, barback or runner.
Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for food and hospitality.
Experience serving both beverages and food.
Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 – 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).
Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property.
Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
Climbing steps regularly.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of bar operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivering excellent guest experience by supporting bartenders during service.
Greeting guests, serving water, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages and performing other steps of service as directed by a bartender.
Interacting with bar guests, fellow employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
Anticipating and accommodating needs of guests in a timely manner.
Keeping all liquor displays and shelving organized and maintaining par levels.
Keeping the bar clean, neat, organized, clear of debris or spills, and ready for service.
Ensuring adequate stock behind the bar during service and communicating any needs to a bar attendant.
Complying with the Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Performing other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.