Bar Prep - New Venue Opening New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is hiring for a new concept coming to a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district, early 2027. The bar prep position’s main function is to facilitate all bars to have all necessary garnishes prepared in a sanitary and safe manner so that service can be efficiently completed.

As a barback/prep, you will maintain garnish prep stations, wash fruits, prepare syrups, label juices, and coordinate with bartenders to meet stock needs while following DOH

Qualifications

• Experience in a bar support, barback, or prep role required.
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain garnish prep stations organized, sanitary, and clean per guidelines.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits as needed.
• Use juicers to extract fresh juice and label juices for freshness.
• Prepare simple syrups and flavored syrups; follow recipes for consistency.
• Store syrups in sanitized containers with proper labeling.
• Communicate with bartenders about low stock or special requests.
• Adhere to DOH guidelines for beverage components and PPE.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.

Skills

Barback experience

Prep role experience

High-volume environment

Job description

Now hiring for a new Tao Group Hospitality concept coming to a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district, early 2027.

The bar prep position’s main function is to facilitate all bars to have all necessary garnishes prepared in a sanitary and safe manner so that service can be efficiently completed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
• Keep all garnish and prep stations perfectly organized, sanitary, and clean per DOH and Tao Group guidelines
• Use the garnish prep par sheet from the previous night’s closing bar backs as exact instructions of how many garnishes to prepare per venue for the following service
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits as needed.
• Use juicers to extract fresh juice (e.g., lime, lemon, orange, grapefruit).
• Label and date juices for freshness and rotation.
• Prepare simple syrups (sugar + water) and flavored syrups
• Follow recipes to ensure consistency in sweetness and flavor.
• Store syrups in sanitized containers with proper labeling.
• Monitor juice and syrup levels throughout service.
• Refill containers and batch new ingredients as needed.
• Communicate with bartenders about low stock or special requests
• Adhere to all DOH guidelines whenever preparing any F&B components of our operation in case of an inspection (i.e. wear hats, wear gloves, etc.)
• Monthly deep clean of all prep/busser station areas to ensure clean and sanitary storage/prep areas (as scheduled by management)
• Assist with organization throughout the building that may not be garnish related after garnish prep tasks are fully completed satisfactorily
• Follow management instructions, report to work on time, follow the schedule, and communicate with management regarding any issues whatsoever.
• Completes opening duties as assigned or directed
• Completes closing duties as assigned or directed
• Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience in a bar support, barback, or prep role required
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
• Must have good positive energy throughout the day
• Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Exposure to cleaning materials
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Job Info

• Job Identification 9914
• Job Category New Venue Opening New York
• Posting Date 11/06/2026, 11:58 PM
• Locations 200 Park Ave South, New York, NY, 10003, US