FOH - Barback (Seasonal)
About The Position
SA Hospitality Group is an Italian hospitality company founded by Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli. Since 2003, it has expanded across New York City and other locations with its Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, and Felice brands. The Barback assists bartenders with service by quickly stocking and replenishing beverages, glassware, silverware, china, paper products, garnishes, and other items needed by the bar team. The role supports guests and bartenders, maintains an organized and clean bar area, and contributes to efficient service. This is a seasonal position, and the employee must be available to work through January 31, 2027. SA Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All persons hired must provide satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work.
Requirements
- Ability to work as part of a team, work quickly, and follow directions.
- Ability to communicate and understand directions in English for workplace safety, and to understand, respond to, and engage with coworkers, managers, and guests in English.
- Time-management skills and ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment.
- Active listening and learning skills.
- Reading and speaking comprehension skills.
- Discipline to follow established standards.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must be available to work through January 31, 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Very basic food-handling, preparation, and cleaning skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in clearing the bar counter of dirty and empty items.
- Retrieve bread, cheese, pepper, and salt for bar diners so the bartender can remain stationed behind the bar.
- Refill guests’ water glasses as needed.
- Perform bussing and other bar support duties as directed by management to help ensure excellent guest service.
- Acknowledge guests with eye contact and a smile, answer questions when able, and find the appropriate employee to respond when needed.
- Confirm and stock beverage pars at the start of the shift, replenish them during service, and restock at the end of the shift.
- Keep the bar supplied with appropriate glassware, silverware, and plates.
- Assist bartenders with replenishing and cutting beverage garnishes for cocktails.
- Clean and wipe down the bar counter, refrigerators, and coolers nightly and as needed.
- Keep the bar organized and tidy.
- Replenish coffee and milk products at the bar’s coffee area.
- Sort and remove trash from the bar area and place it in designated areas in the back of the kitchen.
- Assist with removing bar mats, the espresso dump box, and drip coffee urns.
- Thoroughly break down and clean the bar area at the close of the shift.
- Clean up broken glass and spills throughout the shift.
- Work efficiently and maximize each trip to and from the bar.
- Anticipate bar needs and prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Learn product details and use that knowledge to stock the correct items.
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