Barback

Arlo-Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 15,153 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Arlo-Hotels is seeking a barback to support the bar team with setup, stock, and service in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare mixers, restock supplies, and keep the bar clean while assisting bartenders during opening, running, and closing duties.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of bar experience, knowledge of beer, wine, and cocktails, and the ability to handle physical demands and variable schedules including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Knowledge of beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to handle tense situations calmly.
• Physically able to walk, stand, and lift heavy items; work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mixers, cut fruit, receive requisitions, check par levels, refill mixers, get ice, run food, and collect and dispose of garbage.
• Set-up and breakdown the bar.
• Restock garnishes, straws, and napkins; ensure bartenders have clean towels and glassware.
• Ensure bar is stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Keep bar clean: wipe surfaces, sweep/mop, remove soiled glassware, scrub coolers and storage areas, and empty trash.
• Maintain records and report usage to assist in reordering and proper storage.

Skills

Menu knowledge

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The barback ensures that the bar is set and maintained so that the bar team members have everything they need to run an effective operation, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the outlet, running food, set-up, and breakdown of the bar. The barback must be knowledgeable about menu items, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:

• Always treats guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations.
• Displays honesty & integrity.
• You build strong partnerships with other bar team members.
• Observant and thorough.
• Responsible, punctual.
• Courteous, friendly personality and professional appearance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Prepare mixers, cut fruit, receive requisitions, check par levels, refill mixers, get ice, run food, and collect and dispose of garbage.
• Set-up and breakdown the bar.
• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.
• Ensuring bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Maintain records and report levels of usage to assist in reordering process and ensuring that delivered items are stored properly.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Knowledge of menu items, including beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to handle tense situations with coworkers and customers calmly and rationally.
• Ability to meet physical and scheduling demands of the position, including, walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods and working nights, weekends, and holidays.

EDUCATION:

High school or equivalent education required.

EXPERIENCE:

One to two (1-2) years of bar experience or equivalent.

Compensation: $11.35/hour + Tips