Barback

Quick Eternity Barback
Quick Eternity is a new 60 seat cocktail bar inspired by the Herman Melville novel Moby-Dick opening in early May in the historic South Street Seaport. We are seeking barbacks to join our opening team led by owner/operator Bryan Schneider who has spent the last 12 years working as Bar and Creative Director for Quality Branded (Bad Roman, Quality Meats, Chez Zou, Don Angie) and previously at other cocktail bars including Clover Club and Monkey Bar.

Ideal candidates have a love of both cocktails, art, and literature (Herman Melville fans a plus!) . This is a good opportunity for an aspiring bartender to learn the ins and outs of cocktail service as a barback including cocktail recipe prep and batching cocktails. The bar will also feature a menu of seafood focused tapas-style small plates created by chef Antonio Mora (Daniel, Frankies Spuntino, Quality Meats).

Barback Job Responsibilities:

• Restocking liquor bottles and changing kegs.
• Batching cocktails, including draft cocktails
• 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.
• Operating dishwasher/glasswasher
• Polishing glassware
• 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.

Work Hours:

4 to 5 regularly scheduled shifts per week
40 hours per week
Bar will be open 5pm - 1am nightly with prep and and closing duties before and after

Barback Qualifications/Skills:

• High-school graduate with basic math and computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs pounds regularly
• Walking and standing for extended period of times (over an hour)
• Team player who coordinates well with others
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-paced environment
• Punctual
• Basic knowledge of beer, liquors, and flavor profiles

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