What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barback - The Fix New York position at Tao Group Hospitality?
Position Summary
Stocks and re-stocks all bar inventories and supplies while maintaining the organization of the bar. Assists bartenders and cocktail servers (when applicable) in all aspects of guest service. Interacts with the bar guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests in a timely manner.
Provides professional and exceptional service.
Helps to ensure the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.
Maintain general cleanliness of bar, bar area, and the entire venue.
Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
Possesses general knowledge of all food and beverage menus, and company policies & procedures.
Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs.
Properly sets up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
Makes sure the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris
Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required
Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs
Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies
Performs opening side-work as prescribed
Performs closing side-work as prescribed
Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
Assists the bartenders to ensure a high level of quality and speedy service.
Responsible for emptying the trash from behind the bar and disposing of it correctly with all cardboard boxes broken down.
Responsible for keeping clean and organized to company standard all back-of-house storage and refrigeration.
Responsible for keeping all liquor displays and shelving organized and maintaining par levels.
Responsible for reporting all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned
Training Requirements
Tao Group Hospitality in-venue barback training
Education/Working Knowledge
Previous hospitality experience.
Previous bar-backing experience.
Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.
Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule
The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Ability to write and verbally communicate
Must have good positive energy throughout the day
Must be able to print legibly for team members, management, and guests to read
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to move quickly
Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
Exposure to cleaning materials
Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide to expected duties. As a team member, you should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Also, at the request of management, any team member may be asked and expected to perform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects without notice.
I have read the qualifications and requirements of the position of Barback. To the best of my knowledge, I believe that I can perform these duties.
Stocks and re-stocks all bar inventories and supplies while maintaining the organization of the bar. Assists bartenders and cocktail servers (when applicable) in all aspects of guest service. Interacts with the bar guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests in a timely manner.
Provides professional and exceptional service.
Helps to ensure the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.
Maintain general cleanliness of bar, bar area, and the entire venue.
Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
Possesses general knowledge of all food and beverage menus, and company policies & procedures.
Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs.
Properly sets up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
Makes sure the bar and bar area is clean and free of debris
Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required
Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables, and chairs
Stocks bar stations with prescribed supplies
Performs opening side-work as prescribed
Performs closing side-work as prescribed
Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
Assists the bartenders to ensure a high level of quality and speedy service.
Responsible for emptying the trash from behind the bar and disposing of it correctly with all cardboard boxes broken down.
Responsible for keeping clean and organized to company standard all back-of-house storage and refrigeration.
Responsible for keeping all liquor displays and shelving organized and maintaining par levels.
Responsible for reporting all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned
Training Requirements
Tao Group Hospitality in-venue barback training
Education/Working Knowledge
Previous hospitality experience.
Previous bar-backing experience.
Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge.
Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule
The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Ability to write and verbally communicate
Must have good positive energy throughout the day
Must be able to print legibly for team members, management, and guests to read
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to move quickly
Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
Exposure to cleaning materials
Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide to expected duties. As a team member, you should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Also, at the request of management, any team member may be asked and expected to perform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects without notice.
I have read the qualifications and requirements of the position of Barback. To the best of my knowledge, I believe that I can perform these duties.
