Barback

Virgin Hotels Dallas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Virgin Hotels in New York is seeking an aspiring bartender to support the beverage operations of the outlet. The role involves maintaining the bar environment, assisting with beverage preparation, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates enjoy working in a high-energy setting and must comply with safety and health regulations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a full service restaurant or lounge preferred.
• Food Service Handler Card and TIPS certification currently valid for at least 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support bartenders with pre-shift prep and maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Prepare basic non-alcoholic beverages.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Food Service Handler Card

TIPS certification

Job description

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Base pay range

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Who We Are

We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better – this means not just our guests, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new, or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognize that every member of the team contributes to the success of the whole hotel. No-one is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can’t create that special experience for our guest.

Your Mission

Should you decide to accept it …

Are you an aspiring bartender? If your answer is yes and you love working behind the bar and are still learning the art of mixology, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will support the beverage operation of the outlet through timely bussing and resetting of the bar, running food and beverage items while engaging in polite, responsive and timely interaction with guests and teammates including basic menu descriptions.

If you can communicate, coordinate and work well with other teammates in serving our guests, then you will have a successful career with us. Most of all, we want you to have FUN since you will play a huge role in creating that memorable guest experience!

The Nitty-Gritty

What exactly you will be doing…

Responsibilities

• Support bartenders as directed with pre-shift prep, post-shift close, and in-shift maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic and organized work environment including stocking of supplies, washing and polishing glassware, folding napkins, cleaning menus, sanitizing tables, etc.
• Stock the bar as necessary in accordance with company guidelines regarding liquor requisition.
• Explain basic details of food dishes and beverages at the time of delivery to guests.
• Prepare basic non-alcoholic beverages such as water, coffee, tea, etc.
• Be an expert in the organization of the bar and where things are in the building as a whole.

What qualities are we looking for?

• Lift and carry 50 lbs, carry and balance plates, carry kegs, wine and beer cases as necessary.
• Experience working in a high-volume craft cocktail bar.
• Working knowledge of batching systems.
• Familiar with units of measurements and proper stocking procedures.
• Stand for periods of 8-10 hours.
• Must enjoy being around and working with people.
• Work with others like a rock star, while keeping the guests and teammates the focus.
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as all state and federal laws.
• Maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per hotel standards.
• Bend, squat and stretch in areas of limited space to perform cleaning, organization and other duties.
• Adhere to hotel policies including but not limited to attendance, safety, behavior.

Background Must-have

• Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the United States.
• 1-2 years of experience in a full service restaurant or lounge preferred.
• Food Service Handler Card and TIPS certification that is currently valid for at least 6 months.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitality

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