Barback The Grayson Hotel

Grayson Hotel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Grayson Hotel is seeking a Barback to support the bartenders and staff. You will assist with opening/closing duties, stock bar products, learn menu items and cocktail recipes, and help during peak hours.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to stay calm in busy environments, and knowledge of beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors. On-site role in New York.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication with staff and customers.
• Good interpersonal skills for teamwork and guest interaction.
• Knowledge of bar menus including beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with opening and closing duties, restocking garnishes, straws, napkins, towels, and glassware for Bartenders.
• Keeping bar well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Checking taps and appliances, making minor repairs or changing kegs as needed.
• Maintaining bar cleanliness; cleaning surfaces, floors, storage areas, and disposing of trash.
• Learning menu items and cocktail recipes.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Menu knowledge

Job description

Summary

The Barback is responsible for supporting the bartender and other staff members. They help with opening and closing duties, prepare and serve drinks, stock items, assist in the reordering process, and perform minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.
• Ensuring the bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Checking taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs, or changing out kegs, if needed.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Learning about menu items and memorizing cocktail recipes.
• Taking orders, preparing drinks, bussing tables, opening tabs, and processing payments especially during peak hours.
• Speaking to customers, answering questions, handling complaints.
• Maintain records and report levels of usage to assist in the reordering process and ensure that delivered items are stored properly.

Must Haves

The ideal candidate must have strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle tense situations with coworkers and customers calmly and rationally. This person also must have Knowledge of menu items, including beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors.

Employment Transparency

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of qualified applicants and employees with a disability pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and any applicable state and local laws unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for a position or to participate in an interview, please contact the Human Resources department.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities including essential job functions may change at any time with or without notice, to the extent permitted by applicable law.