Barback - PT

Arlo Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 13,776 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Arlo Hotels in New York is seeking a Barback to support bartenders by preparing mixers, cutting fruit, restocking garnishes, keeping glassware clean, and ensuring the bar area is well stocked and organized for fast service. The position requires basic math and computer skills, good communication, reliability, and the ability to stand and lift for extended periods while working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Prior bar experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

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.
• Keep bar well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Maintain clean surfaces, sweep/mop, and manage waste.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

TheBarback 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.

RATE OF PAY

$11.35/Hour