Barback - Beauty & Essex New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

About The Position

The Barback supports bartenders and cocktail servers by stocking and restocking bar inventories and supplies, maintaining bar organization, and assisting with guest service. The role helps deliver food and beverages, maintains cleanliness and sanitation throughout the bar and venue, and communicates guest needs to front-of-house and heart-of-house staff, managers, and chefs. Barbacks prepare stations and garnishes, complete assigned opening and closing duties, maintain organized storage and liquor displays, and attend pre-service meetings and training. The position requires professional, courteous teamwork and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous barback experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience.
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 with internal and external 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 adhering to 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 ensure food and beverages are delivered to guests.
Maintain the cleanliness of the bar, bar area, venue, and back-of-house storage and refrigeration.
Follow supervisor 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 support staff, managers, and chefs.
Set up bar stations with required equipment and supplies; perform side work and assigned opening and closing procedures.
Clean bar tops, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs; keep the bar area free of debris.
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 equipment or furniture breakage and damage promptly to management.
Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn by listening to and observing other team members, sharing knowledge, and leading by example.
Maintain a positive, professional attitude and demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Complete additional tasks as assigned.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.
Maintain confidentiality and interact professionally and courteously with guests, managers, coworkers, and other customers.