Bar Back | Sky Project by Rhubarb LLC dba Peak

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a premium venue in New York City as a Barback, where you'll support bartenders in delivering exceptional service. This role involves ensuring the bar is stocked and clean, assisting with opening and closing duties, and learning about cocktail recipes. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with opportunities for tips and benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to grow in the live event and hospitality industry while working in a stunning location with breathtaking views.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience as a barback preferred with a friendly personality.
• Basic math and computer skills are essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartenders with stocking and cleaning duties.
• Ensure the bar is well-stocked with necessary supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and work areas.

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.

Position Summary

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 $12.80, plus tips.

For FT roles: Benefits include Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

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

About the Venue

Peak is a premium restaurant located on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, in a State-of-the-Art building with panoramic views and situated above Edge, the highest outdoor observation deck in the city. A luxurious destination with breath-taking views of lower New York City.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean glassware, etc.
• Ensuring 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

Position Requirements:

• 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.