Bar Back | Part-Time | Hudson Yards

Oak View Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Barback to support their Bartender team. In this dynamic role, you will ensure bartenders have all the supplies they need, maintain a clean work environment, and learn about various menu items and cocktail recipes. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the potential for tips, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow in the hospitality industry. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and inclusivity, where your contributions will help shape the future of live events and entertainment.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• Experience as a barback preferred, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Basic math and computer skills are necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and restocking the bar with necessary supplies.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the bar area and assisting bartenders.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Math Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Experience as a Barback

Minimum Age to Serve Alcohol

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

As a Barback, you will support the Bartender team. Barbacks ensure bartenders have the supplies they need to provide service to customers. A Barback has many responsibilities that include stocking, restocking and keeping their work area clean.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $13.85 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean glassware.
• Ensuring the bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Checking taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Learning about menu items and cocktail recipes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a barback preferred.
• Minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Courteous, friendly personality and professional appearance.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible and punctual.
• Ability to meet physical and scheduling demands of the position, including walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods.
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.