Bar Prep - New Venue Opening New York

Tao Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is hiring for a bar prep role at a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan's NoMad district, opening early 2027. The position ensures garnishes are prepared in a sanitary and safe manner so service runs efficiently.

You will maintain organized prep stations, follow DOH and Tao guidelines, peel fruits, extract juices, prepare syrups, label and rotate ingredients, and communicate stock needs to bartenders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain garnish and prep stations organized, sanitary, and clean per DOH and Tao Group guidelines
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits as needed
• Use juicers to extract fresh juice (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 during beverage prep
• Monthly deep clean of all prep/busser station areas
• Follow management instructions, report to work on time, and communicate with management regarding issues
• Completes opening and closing duties as assigned
• Follow beverage requisition procedures

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