Beverage Ops Assistant — Barback in Fast-Paced Service

Bb Tribeca; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning & growth

Career advancement

Job summary

Ludico, a Tribeca Hospitality Group concept in New York, seeks a Barback to support beverage service and operations. You will stock, prep, and maintain bar areas, ensuring efficiency and cleanliness throughout shifts.

Collaborate with Beverage leadership and bartenders to deliver elevated service while handling inventory, opening/closing duties, and side work with a professional appearance and hospitality mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous barback, restaurant, hospitality, or food and beverage experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of bartenders and maintain a sense of urgency.
• Professional appearance and commitment to hospitality excellence.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartenders throughout service by anticipating operational needs and maintaining efficient workflow.
• Stock liquor, wine, beer, mixers, ice, glassware, garnishes, and bar supplies before, during, and after service.
• Replenish bar stations quickly and efficiently throughout the shift.
• Prepare fresh juices, syrups, garnishes, herbs, fruit, and other cocktail ingredients according to restaurant recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all bar stations, coolers, storage areas, and service stations.
• Polish glassware and bar equipment to ensure presentation standards are met.
• Change kegs, replace CO2 tanks when trained, and assist with beverage equipment as needed.
• Remove empty bottles, trash, and recycling throughout service.
• Assist with opening, closing, and side work responsibilities.
• Receive and organize beverage deliveries.
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store all beverage products using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain organized liquor storage, wine storage, and bar storage areas.
• Notify management of low inventory, damaged products, or supply needs.
• Assist with beverage inventory counts and stock replenishment.
• Work collaboratively with Bartenders, Servers, Food Runners, Bussers, Sommeliers, and Managers.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong sense of urgency throughout each shift.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• Support the overall guest experience by ensuring bartenders can provide efficient and attentive service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Barback experience

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Organization

Communication

Hospitality excellence

Flexible availability

Job description

Ludico, a Tribeca Hospitality Group concept in New York, seeks a Barback to support beverage service and operations. You will stock, prep, and maintain bar areas, ensuring efficiency and cleanliness throughout shifts.

Collaborate with Beverage leadership and bartenders to deliver elevated service while handling inventory, opening/closing duties, and side work with a professional appearance and hospitality mindset.