Barback - Twenty8

Food & Beverage Team; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality firm in Westminster is looking for a Barback to support bartenders and ensure the cleanliness and organization of the bar. Responsibilities include assisting in service, restocking supplies, and maintaining knowledge of the drink menu. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills, a positive attitude, and an eagerness to learn about cocktails and wines. Join a growing team that values training and work-life balance.

Benefits

£750 Refer a Friend Scheme

50% Employee discount in F&B outlets

Pension Scheme

Complimentary meals while on duty

Paid breaks and annual leave

Hotel discount

Private Health Care

Qualifications

• Interest in expanding knowledge of cocktails, wines, and spirits.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized bar.
• Positive attitude and professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartenders with service and replenishing stock.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar.
• Explain food and drink menu items to guests.

Skills

Knowledge of cocktails

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

THE NOMAD WAY

Hospitality is at the core of what we do and who we are. It’s more than just a job; it’s a path to a career in our industry. Many of us at NoMad have grown from within these walls and we pride ourselves on providing these opportunities. We thrive to achieve our vision to be a thriving hotel combining the best of New York hospitality with London charm. Our values connect us; our behaviours guide us; and our non-negotiables drive us.

Welcome to NoMad London

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Barbacks are responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the bar while also assisting Bartenders with service. Barbacks should be able to analyze and understand the needs of the bar at any point of service such as replenishing stock, ice, and glassware; constantly reprioritize these tasks to make sure service runs smoothly. In addition, barbacks are expected to know the food, cocktails, wines by the glass, and beer selections so that they can help navigate guests if the bartender is occupied with another task.

EXPECTATIONS

• Be professional at all times
• Be a positive ambassador of The NoMad throughout your professional career with us.
• Always adhere to company policies and procedures, including but not exclusive of; H&S policies, HR policies; employee handbook.
• To role model The NoMad values, and bringing them to life through each and every interaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Barbacks have an introductory level knowledge of all The NoMad food, cocktails, wine by the glass, which includes ingredients, supplier, allergy restrictions, preparation methods and presentation (both physical and verbal).
• Barbacks have a curiosity and interest to expand their knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits, beer, coffee, and tea. All barbacks must have a disciplined approach to studying and focus on improving their fluency in all departments. This includes but is not limited to spirit knowledge, cocktail history and timeline, classic cocktails, the London cocktail scene and recognized industry professionals.
• As a Barbacks, you have a specific set of responsibilities when you set up and break down the bar for service as outlined in the SIDEWORK binder. This can include a verity of elements such as restocking, general organization, syrup production, and getting the bar detailed to receive guests.
• Barbacks must be able to explain and discuss all food dishes and menu cocktails available. Barbacks must be able to perform traditional wine service, pour beer correctly respective to style, understand proper preparation of coffee and tea.

WHAT WE OFFER

• £750 Refer a Friend Scheme
• 50% Employee discount in F&B outlets
• Pension Scheme
• Complimentary family meal and quality coffee/hot drinks whilst on duty
• Growing team with great training and progression opportunity
• Paid break and annual leave
• Good work/life balance
• Your birthday off (paid) after one year of service
• Hotel discount
• Wagestream
• Private Health Care
• Experience Stay - Breakfast included
• 5 days of paid sick leave for every rolling 12 months
• Additional holiday for each completed year of service
• £20 Uber ride when finishing after 1am

Please note whilst we wish we could respond to all applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.