Barback - Crane Club Members Lounge New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barback stocks and restocks bar inventory and supplies, maintains bar organization, and supports bartenders and cocktail servers in delivering guest service. The role interacts courteously with guests, team members, and supervisors and helps maintain efficient, high-quality bar operations. Duties include preparing bar stations and garnishes, completing opening and closing work, keeping bar and storage areas clean and organized, and supporting service across the venue. The position requires working effectively in a busy hospitality environment and meeting Tao Group Hospitality’s service, sanitation, and appearance standards.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous barback experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience.
Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate.
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 interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate guest needs in a timely manner and provide professional, exceptional service.
Help deliver food and beverages to guests.
Maintain cleanliness of the bar, bar area, and venue.
Follow supervisors’ instructions and communicate with and support coworkers as part of a team.
Maintain general knowledge of food and beverage menus.
Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Restock, clean, and support bartenders’ service needs to maintain fast, high-quality bar operations.
Communicate guest needs to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House staff, managers, and chefs.
Set up bar stations, perform side work, and complete opening and closing procedures as directed.
Keep the bar and bar area clean and free of debris; set up equipment and settings as required; and wipe down bar tops, stools, lounge tables, and chairs.
Stock bar stations with prescribed supplies and prepare garnishes for beverages and cocktails.
Empty and correctly dispose of trash from behind the bar.
Keep back-of-house storage and refrigeration clean and organized to company standards.
Organize liquor displays and shelving and maintain par levels.
Report breakage and equipment or furniture damage promptly to management.
Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn from and share knowledge with team members, leading by example and maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Assist with or complete additional tasks as assigned.