FOH - Barback

SA Hospitality Group; Village of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bar Assistant for a seasonal role from May to October 2025. This position involves supporting bartenders in providing exceptional service, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring the bar is well-stocked with beverages and supplies. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to teamwork. Join a vibrant team where your contributions will enhance the guest experience in a lively bar setting. If you're enthusiastic and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently and anticipate the needs of the bar.
• Basic food handling and preparation skills are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartenders with service and maintain cleanliness at the bar.
• Stock and replenish beverages and supplies as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and engage with guests.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication Skills

Active Listening

Basic Food Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

30 Main St, Southampton, NY 11968, USA Req #853

Thursday, March 20, 2025

SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.

Position Purpose: This person will assist the bartender with steps of service and work in a team environment to quickly stock/restock beer, wine, liquor, and non-alcoholic beverages; china, glassware, and silverware; paper products, garnishes, and anything else needed by the bar team to provide service.

*This is a seasonal position. Must be available to work from May through October 2025.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Assist in clearing the bar counter to ensure they remain free of dirty/empty items.
• Retrieve bread/cheese/pepper/salt for bar diners so bartender can stay stationed behind the bar.
• Refill guests’ water glasses as needed.
• Assist in bussing/support duties at the bar, at the direction of management, to ensure that all guests receive excellent service regardless of business volume.
• Acknowledge all guests with eye contact and a smile, being able to answer questions when able – if not, follow through to find the appropriate employee to respond to guest requests.
• Confirm and stock pars for all liquor, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages at the start of shift (see separate par sheet) and replenish as needed throughout the service and at the end of shift.
• Keep the bar stocked with appropriate glassware, silverware, and plates to serve the guests.
• Assist bartenders in replenishing/cutting any beverage garnishes needed for cocktails.
• Clean/wipe down bar counter and refrigerators and coolers at the bar every night and as needed.
• Keep the bar organized and tidy.
• Replenish coffee and milk products for the coffee area at the bar.
• Sort and remove trash from the bar area, placing it in designated areas in the back of the kitchen.
• Assist in removing bar mats, espresso dump box, and drip coffee urns.
• Conduct thorough breakdown and cleaning of bar area at close of shift.
• Clean up any broken glass or spills throughout the shift.
• Ability to work efficiently, maximizing each trip to/from the bar.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the bar and prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to learn and remember details about our products and be able to use that knowledge to stock the correct items.
• The ability to work as part of a team, work quickly, and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.
• Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.
• Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage a high volume of production.
• Active listening and learning skills.
• Reading and speaking comprehension skills.
• Discipline to follow set standards.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.