Barback / Runner / Busser

Empregara; City of Hudson (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Field Supply Wine on Warren Street in Hudson, NY is seeking a hybrid barback/food runner to support the tasting room team. You will replenish items, assist bartenders, run food and drinks, bus, and help with maintenance while maintaining clean, welcoming spaces for guests.

We value enthusiasm for natural wine, music, and culture, plus a collaborative, all-hands approach. Training in hospitality and third-wave coffee is provided as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Speed and multi-tasking; ability to take direction and learn on the fly.
• No task too small mindset; willingness to help with all duties.
• Personable, engaging and helpful with co-workers.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adheres to best practices in safely serving food and alcohol.
• Understanding of basic health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Works well in a small team with an all-hands mindset.
• Interest in records and music is a plus.
• Inclusive, nonjudgemental attitude toward coworkers and guests.

Responsibilities

• Replenishing items throughout service, stocking ice wells and fridges.
• Assisting bar staff with service prep.
• Food and drink running: getting items to patrons quickly.
• Bussing: clearing dirty dishes and glassware.
• Maintenance: ware washing, sweeping, mopping, restocking, trash/recycling.

Skills

Speed and multi-tasking

No task too small

Personable, engaging and helpful

A strong communicator

Best practices in safely serving food

Health and hygiene standards

Collective worker mindset

Record collectors and music nerds

Inclusive attitude

Job description

Company description
Field Supply Wine is opening a tasting room on Warren Street in Hudson, NY: a place to pour our own natural wines alongside some of New York's most talented craft beverage producers, in a listening bar style space made for lingering and conversation.

We're looking for creative, collaborative people with real enthusiasm for natural wine, music and culture. At the heart of the space is the tasting experience, supported by a small plates menu, careful music curation, and a considered selection of wine and wares to take home.

Some roles will call for in-depth knowledge of wine, coffee and bar service, and every role comes with room to grow alongside the business. We're committed to ongoing training for the whole team, in natural wine, as well as experiential hospitality, third wave coffee and music.

Job description

Shifts Available: Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon/Tue - 4pm-10pmNote: Pay rate of $22-$30/hr is an estimated total of base hourly + equitable share of pooled tips

Our hybrid barback and food runner role is a great entry level position to learn and grow with a small team! Expectations for this position include but are not limited too:

• Direct Support: replenishing items throughout service, stocking ice wells and fridges.
• Assisting bar staff with service prep.
• Food and drink running: ensuring items get to patrons in a timely manner.
• Bussing: running dirty dishes and glassware to the dish area.
• Maintenance: ware washing, sweeping or mopping up spills, changing empty kegs, clearing tables of empty glasses and water bottles, refilling waters, taking out trash and recycling, bathroom checks.
• Clear communication with coworkers throughout their shift.

Skills and qualifications:

• Speed and multi-tasking: Ability to take direction and learn on the fly, helping team with what pops up during peak hours
• "No task too small" mindset
• Personable, engaging and helpful with co-workers.
• A strong communicator.
• Best practices in safely serving food & alcohol.
• Understanding of basic health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Collective worker - this is a small staff and we all support each other with an "all hands" mindset.
• Record collectors and music nerds are definitely a plus!
• An inclusive and nonjudgemental attitude towards co-workers and guests is a must.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +