FOH - Barback (Part-Time, Seasonal)

SA Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Hospitality Group is seeking a bar-back to support bartenders by stocking the bar with beer, wine, liquor, and non-alcoholic beverages, glassware, and garnishes. The role requires team collaboration, practical English communication, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

You will help clear and stock the bar, assist in bussing, and ensure clean, organized bar operations. Responsibilities include replenishing par stocks, maintaining bar supplies, and assisting with opening/closing duties to

Qualifications

• Teamwork and the ability to work within a team.
• Clear spoken and written English for safety and guest interactions.
• Basic food handling, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Strong time management to handle high-volume service periods.
• Active listening and quick learning for guest requests.
• Reading and understanding instructions in English.
• Discipline to follow standards and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clearing the bar area to keep it tidy and safe.
• Stock bar items such as garnishes, glassware, and beverages as needed.
• Refill guests’ water glasses during service.
• Support bartenders and bar staff to maintain guest experience during high volume.
• Greet guests with a smile and direct questions to the right staff when needed.
• Maintain stocked pars for liquor, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Keep bar counters, refrigerators, and gear clean; break down and clean at close.
• Assist with bar mats and coffee urns and ensure proper organization.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Time management

Active listening

Reading comprehension

Discipline

Food handling basics

Lifting 25 lbs

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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.

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 request.
• Confirm and stock pars for all liquor, wine, beer, and n/a beverages at start of shift (see separate par sheet) and replenish as needed throughout the service and at 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.
• Sorts and removes trash from bar area, places 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 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.

Minimal Essential Requirements:

• 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 high volume of production.
• Active listening and learning skills.
• Reading and speaking comprehension skills.
• Discipline to follow set standards.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

ADA: SA HospitalityGroupwill makereasonable accommodations in compliancewith theAmericans withDisabilities 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.