730 5th Avenue, New York, NY

730 5th Avenue, New York, NY

full_time

hourly

$16.00

2 years EXPERIENCE

The Bar back maintains all b ar environment and equipment. The Barback is responsible for ensuring the bar area is clean , tidy, and fully stocked. The Barback focuses on assisting Bartenders to ensure they have everything they need to serve customers efficiently.

This position has an hourly rate of $16 + Tips.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Setup and breakdown of bar stations.

* Replenish beverages as necessary and check with guest s for overall satisfaction.

* Mark bar counter appropriately to food order for each course.

* Maintain cleanliness of the bar area at all times , ensure bar area is well stocked with supplies and beverages including:

* S traighte n bar area continuously ; restock bar with clean glasses.

* C lean counters, floors, shelves, and refrigerators; remove trash.

* C heck coolers and shelves to ensure proper stocking of beer, wine, liquor,

and all beverages ; stock bar with ice as needed.

* C heck for supplies such as sugar, salt, stir sticks, straws, napkins as per

specified inside work list.

* Requisition of additional supplies as needed.

* C ut fruit and garnishes ; r etriev e special garnishes from kitchen.

* Sweeping and mopping in and around bar service areas and customer common areas.

* Verify each guest satisfaction during each course or beverage served.

* Anticipate guest needs, as to where guests will never have to ask for anything.

* W ish every guest a warm farewell and thank them for coming.

* All other responsibilities assigned by Management.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

* Report all suspicious persons or activities and hazardous or unsafe conditions to the management.

* Understand and follow the laws and guidelines for beverage service.

* Provide excellent service at all times to all of our guests , a ssist g uest s courteously and efficiently.

* Respond to all guest questions. Provide guest assistance , direction, and information as requested when working in public areas.

* Assist Bar and Lobby Lounge cocktail server in lounge when necessary.

* Attend all food and beverage training classes.

* Following the posted opening and closing duties an d side work sheet.

* Attend daily pre meal/communication meeting.

* Attend monthly department meeting.

* Generate a good atmosphere.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

* 2 years’ experience in a luxury hotel environment or similar r estauran t o r bar setting.

* Positive, engaging, and energetic personality.

* Ab le to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision.

* Very high attention to detail.

* Se nsitive to cultural nuances.

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal on English.

* Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment.

* Excellent people skills and the ability to work under pressure and with various stakeholders.

* Ability to maintain a clean and p rofessional appearance as per company policies.

* Ability to carry, push, and pull heavy loads up to 50 lbs ; standing, bending and lifting will be required.

* Must be comfortable with exposure to the elements, as some duties may require outdoor work or exposure to varying weather conditions.

* Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

* Multi-lingual is a plus.

EEO M/F/M/V/D