Barback - TAO Uptown Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barback position at TAO Uptown Restaurant in New York is responsible for stocking and organizing bar inventories and supplies. This role supports bartenders and cocktail servers in providing excellent guest service and maintaining a polite and courteous interaction with guests, team members, and supervisors to ensure gracious hospitality. The position involves anticipating guest needs, maintaining cleanliness of the bar and venue, and possessing general knowledge of food and beverage menus. The Barback must comply with sanitation standards, work collaboratively with the team, and assist bartenders with restocking, cleaning, and service needs to ensure efficient bar operations. Communication with Front-of-House and Heart-of-House staff, managers, and chefs regarding guest needs is crucial. Responsibilities also include setting up bar stations, performing side-work, opening/closing procedures, preparing garnishes, and maintaining organized back-of-house storage and liquor displays. The role requires reporting equipment damage, attending pre-service meetings and training sessions, and learning through observation and participation. A positive and professional attitude, along with knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality and its partners, is expected. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Min 1-year previous barback experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience.
Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.
Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate.
Must have good positive energy throughout the day.
Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to move quickly.
Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance.
Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume.
May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required.
Exposure to cleaning materials.
Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards.
Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

Tao Group Hospitality in-venue barback training

Responsibilities

Stocks and re-stocks all bar inventories and supplies while maintaining the organization of the bar.
Assists bartenders and cocktail servers (when applicable) in all aspects of guest service.
Interacts with the bar guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
Anticipates and accommodates the needs of the guests in a timely manner.
Provides professional and exceptional service.
Helps to ensure the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.
Maintains general cleanliness of bar, bar area, and the entire venue.
Follows supervisor’s instructions, communicates with and supports co-workers while being a team player.
Possesses general knowledge of all food and beverage menus.
Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
Assists bartenders by restocking, cleaning, and supporting service needs to ensure fast, high-quality bar operations.
Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs.
Properly sets up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management.
Makes sure the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris.
Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required.
Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs.
Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies.
Prepares various types of garnishes for beverages and cocktails.
Completes opening duties as assigned or directed.
Completes closing duties as assigned or directed.
Responsible for emptying the trash from behind the bar and disposing of it correctly.
Responsible for keeping clean and organized to company standard all back-of-house storage and refrigeration.
Responsible for keeping all liquor displays and shelving organized and maintaining par levels.
Responsible for reporting all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
Learns by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Assists and/or completes additional tasks as assigned.