What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bar Back position at Goodnight Group, LLC?
WHO WE ARE:
At The Flatiron Room, we craft unforgettable dining and drinking experiences in an atmosphere of understated luxury. Since opening in 2012, our dedication to excellence has earned us numerous accolades, including Best Bar Group of the Year (Whisky Magazine, 2022)
Our kitchen is led by Michelin-starred Culinary Director Jiho Kim, who has curated a menu of New American cuisine infused with Asian influences.
We seek passionate individuals eager to learn, grow, and contribute to an exceptional hospitality experience. Our team members embody kindness, integrity, and responsibility—both inside and outside the restaurant. We value collaboration and believe in treating others with the same warmth and respect we would want for ourselves.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Restocking liquor bottles and changing kegs.
- Learning cocktail recipes and other menu items.
- Cleaning bar and table surfaces throughout the shift.
- Wiping down chairs, railings, and other high-touch surfaces.
- Removing and disposing of bags from trash receptacles in and around the bar area.
- Removing used glassware are other utensils from customers’ table during their stay.
- Sweeping and mopping in and around bar service areas and customer common areas.
- Answering customer questions and routing customer complaints to the appropriate staff member.
- Assisting bartenders with taking customer orders and processing orders in the point-of-sale system during peak business hours.
- Stocking bar items such as glassware, straws, toothpicks, napkins, garnishes, ice, towels, and cleaning supplies (this may include restocking for bar opening or closing).
- Ensuring that taps, coolers, and other appliances like blenders or coffee makers are working properly; troubleshooting simple malfunctions as needed.
- The day-to-day activities of a barback will vary by establishment, but they typically include:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic English speaking is a must
- Must be available to work nights as well as weekends.
- Must have 2 years in a New York City fast-paced restaurant
- Be able to lift 50 pounds and stand on feet for extended periods of time.
BENEFITS:
Full-Time Employees are offered Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, aid Family Leave, Career Advancement Opportunities, Professional Training, Regularly Scheduled Team Building Activities.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
Minimum wage plus tips