Barback - The Fix New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality seeks a Barback for its venue in New York, focused on supporting bartenders by stocking supplies and ensuring a clean and organized bar area. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in hospitality, offering a dynamic work environment in a bustling nightlife setting. Candidates should possess prior experience in a high-volume restaurant or bar, and demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills and able to write legibly.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Stocks and re-stocks bar inventories and supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness of the bar area and assists bartenders.
• Interacts with guests to ensure exceptional service.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Positive energy

Education

Previous hospitality experience

Previous bar-backing experience

Experience in a high-volume restaurant

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Position Summary

Stocks and re-stocks all bar inventories and supplies while maintaining the organization of the bar. Assists bartenders and

Position Summary

Stocks and re-stocks all bar inventories and supplies while maintaining the organization of the bar. Assists bartenders and

cocktail servers (when applicable) in all aspects of guest service. Interacts with the bar guests, fellow team members, and

supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests in a timely manner.

Provides professional and exceptional service.

Helps to ensure the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.

Maintain general cleanliness of bar, bar area, and the entire venue.

Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.

Possesses general knowledge of all food and beverage menus, and company policies & procedures.

Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.

Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs.

Properly sets up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by

Management, Including

• Makes sure the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris
• Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required
• Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs
• Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies
• Performs opening side-work as prescribed
• Performs closing side-work as prescribed
• Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
  
  

Assists the bartenders to ensure a high level of quality and speedy service.

Responsible for emptying the trash from behind the bar and disposing of it correctly with all cardboard boxes broken

down.

Responsible for keeping clean and organized to company standard all back-of-house storage and refrigeration.

Responsible for keeping all liquor displays and shelving organized and maintaining par levels.

Responsible for reporting all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.

Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.

Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.

Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.

Portrays a positive and professional attitude.

Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.

Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.

Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

Training Requirements

Tao Group Hospitality in-venue barback training

Education/Working Knowledge

Previous hospitality experience.

Previous bar-backing experience.

Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.

Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform Essential Job Functions

Ability to write and verbally communicate

Must have good positive energy throughout the day

Must be able to print legibly for team members, management, and guests to read

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to move quickly

Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.

Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends

upon the guest volume

May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required

Exposure to cleaning materials

Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required

Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment

Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an allinclusive list but is merely a broad guide to expected duties. As a team member, you should understand that a job description

is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team

members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property. In addition, attendance at

all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Also, at the request of management, any team member may be asked

and expected to perform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects without notice.

I have read the qualifications and requirements of the position of Barback. To the best of my knowledge, I believe that I can

perform these duties.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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