Barback

Gracious Hospitality Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Gracious Hospitality Management is seeking a Bar Employee for COTE in New York City. This role involves greeting customers, managing inventory, and ensuring the bar is well-stocked. Applicants must possess strong customer service skills and be able to work under pressure.

Additional requirements include Food Handler’s Certification and a flexible schedule. Compensation starts at $17 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow written directions.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned side work related to setup and breakdown of the bar.
• Greet all customers who visit the bar.
• Maintain inventory levels for all bar items.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of workplace safety procedures

Education

Food Handler’s Certification

Certification for responsible alcohol service

Tools

Restaurant management software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

COTE, the carnivorous vision of proprietor Simon Kim, blends the dining experience of Korean Barbeque together with the hallmarks of a classic American Steakhouse. The result is a unique, convivial and interactive atmosphere, accompanied by the highest quality USDA Prime beef, an impeccable 1200+ label wine list, and a suite of classic‑but‑creative cocktails.

Smokeless grills in every table, combined with cuts from our in-house dry aging room, ensure that every morsel of steak is hot, fresh, and caramelized on every bite. COTE is NEW YORK CITY'S first Korean Steakhouse.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of the bar. Ensures the bar is well‑stocked with glasses, coasters, napkins, straws, ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Cleans and organizes all bar storage areas including the liquor room and all prep areas.
• Greets all customers who visit the bar or enter the restaurant’s dining area.
• Organizes and shelves beer and liquor deliveries.
• Prepares juices, mixes, syrups, garnishes, etc.
• Provides service to all customers in the bar and lounge area and attends to customer needs.
• Serves food and beverage items at the direction of bartenders.
• Takes orders from customers and ensures 100% accuracy when entering orders into the system.
• Clears and marks customers with correct flatware prior to each course.
• Properly rotates products and ensures perishable items are labeled.
• Maintains responsible service of alcohol to all customers including checking identification for proof of age.
• Maintains inventory levels for all liquor, beer, wine, and bar items for service to customers.
• Maintains the appearance of the bar and lounge at all times while adhering to safety and health standards set forth by the Local Department of Health.
• Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of bar area and restocking the bar for the next shift.
• Performs inventory at the direction of the Bar Manager.
• Updates knowledge and skills continuously by participating in staff training opportunities.
• Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.
• Responsible for training new employees as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results‑oriented, team‑player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Certification for responsible alcohol service or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software such as point of sales, reservations management, inventory management, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to execute steps of service in adherence with company policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication with management and teammates.
• Knowledge of classic and house beverages.

New York State’s Pay Transparency Law requires employers to include a range of pay for all advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunities.

New York Pay Range: $17 USD - $17 USD

Benefits (with variation for full‑time/part‑time employment)

• Structured, generous compensation for all positions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Paid Time Off

COTE fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].