Barback

City Vineyard at Pier 26 • New York, NY

4d

About The Position

A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city. Position Summary Barbacks assist and support all bar and service-related tasks as needed and are instrumental to the success of the bar and service operations. Barbacks provide top quality service while assuming full responsibility for the day-to-day bar maintenance, cleanliness and organization.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic, team player, and exceptional guest service skills
• Minimum of 6 months as a barback in a fast-paced, high-volume service environment preferred and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality guest experiences, exceed guest expectations, and strive to create a memorable experience at every City Winery visit
• Ability to navigate venue conditions, including tight spaces, dark room and loud environment
• Polished presentation
• Ability to take direction from others
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with coworkers and guests
• Aptitude to resolve problems
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for the entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive guest experience including greeting, conversing with, and thanking departing guests
• Perform all necessary duties related to the bar operations including replenishment, maintenance, stocking of the bar supplies, and assist in regular service when needed
• Perform opening and closing duties including set-up, maintenance, and breakdown of the area within the allotted timeframe not to exceed 20% or maximum of 2 hours of the scheduled shift
• Assist with preparing, serving, and ringing in drinks according to standards
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including enforcing laws and ordinances in the handling and provision of alcoholic beverages
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas including bar, floor, shelves, taps, coolers, and storage areas
• Maintains a clean, neat and well-groomed appearance
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of all work areas
• Ensure that work areas are properly stocked with glassware, garnishes, silverware, napkins, pens, paper, and other appropriate supplies
• Attend mandatory staff meetings
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance
• Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed