Barback

DEPARTMENT:
Front of House

REPORTING INTO:
Bar Manager/ General Manager 

PLACE OF WORK:
Ambassadors Club House, 1245 Broadway, New York NY 10001

(short walk from all train lines at Penn Station and Herald Sq)

 AVAILABILTY:
Must be able to work weekends (Sunday availability required)

JOB OVERVIEW:
A barback supports bartenders in delivering a world-class ACH experience by ensuring the bar is fully stocked, impeccably clean and well organized throughout service. With such an elevated cocktail program, the barback must work quickly and non-intrusively, with meticulous attention to detail and product quality. This role is essential for maintaining the high standards of cocktail service, guest satisfaction and bar efficiency. A barback must uphold the standards of excellence that define JKS, professional etiquette and compliance with all health and labor regulations. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide an exceptional level of hospitality, cultivating warm and genuine relationships with our guests to ensure their satisfaction and loyalty.
• Ensure all bar areas are fully stocked with spirits, wine, beer, batches, garnishes, ice and barware before, during, and after service.
• Prepare daily bar mise en place, including juicing, garnishing, batching and glassware setup in support of bar prep team.
• Replenish backup stock throughout the shift without disrupting service flow.
• Maintain pristine cleanliness of bar stations, prep areas, glassware shelving and refrigeration/storage units.
• Bus and polish used glassware, bar tools and cocktail utensils.
• Remove trash, recycling and empty bottles regularly to maintain an organized and safe environment.
• Follow all NYC DOH and OSHA sanitation regulations and food safety standards.
• Stay alert to changing service needs and anticipate bartender or guest requests.
• Ensure bartenders have a constant supply of fresh garnishes, clean tools and proper glassware.
• May assist with pouring water, clearing bar guests’ settings and delivering food (where trained).
• Follow restaurant safety protocols for lifting, glass handling and chemical usage.
• Support floor team with delivering beverage orders to tables.
• Complete relevant checklists and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain consistency and quality in service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum (2) years in an upscale restaurant or similar position
• Good time-management and teamwork skills
• Pride in appearance.
• Proactive in learning about food, beverage and wine.
• Warm and professional in communicating with guests.
• Constantly strive to improve personal and professional development.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with any disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

JKS Restaurants (dba: Ambassadors Clubhouse NYC LLC) is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.