FOH - Barback (Part-Time, Seasonal)

Saho Hospitality Group•New York, NY

22d

About The Position

The Barback supports the bartender and bar team by stocking and replenishing beverages, serviceware, paper products, garnishes, and other items needed to provide service. The role also assists guests and coworkers, maintains the bar’s organization and cleanliness, and helps with opening, service, and closing tasks. The position is part-time and seasonal.

Requirements

Ability to work as part of a team, work quickly, and follow directions.
Ability to communicate and understand directions in English to ensure workplace safety.
Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

Very basic food-handling, preparation, and cleaning skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with clearing the bar counter and removing dirty or 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.
Provide 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 pars for liquor, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages at the start of the shift; replenish items during service and at the end of the shift.
Keep the bar stocked with glassware, silverware, and plates.
Help bartenders replenish and cut 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 in the bar coffee area.
Sort and remove trash from the bar area and place it in designated areas in the back of the kitchen.
Help remove 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, maximize trips to and from the bar, anticipate the bar’s needs, and prioritize tasks.
Learn and remember product details to stock the correct items.