What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barback position at USHG?
The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features refined, unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in two distinct culinary experiences: a bold prix fixe menu in the dining room and an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room. An extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in both classic and emerging regions. Our service is characterized by warmth and approachability, with an unwavering commitment to excellence and a focus on creating unique experiences for guests. With its serene atmosphere and modern aesthetic, the restaurant’s design by the New York-based architecture firm Bentel & Bentel offers a welcome escape from the bustling Midtown neighborhood it calls home.
Who you are:
The Barback is an important partner to our Bar and Service teams and is responsible for ensuring that our Bar team has everything they need in order to create memorable moments of hospitality for our guests. The Barback is also responsible for keeping all components of the bar area clean, organized, and stocked.
What you’ll do:
- Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.
- Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for all guests at the bar.
- Stock the bar with necessary product and service tools.
- Prepare necessary garnishes, syrups, juices, and/or batches.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including the seating area.
- Follows proper steps of service with grace, while maintaining a sense of urgency throughout service.
- Communicates effectively with staff members, management, and the kitchen during service.
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success
What we need from you:
- 2 years experience as a Barback role in a full-service restaurant
- English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Ability to balance & carry multiple plates, glass racks and or/glasses, and lift objects up to 30 lbs.
What you’ll get from us:
- Hourly rate of $11/hr tips
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
- Paid Parental Leave
- 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
- Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
- Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services
- Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund
- Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have daily access to earnings and flexible saving options
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