Bar Prep

Bar Prep

José Andrés Group (JAG) is a hospitality company led by Chef José Andrés, known for outstanding guest experiences, innovation, and a values-driven culture. Our teams bring world-class food and warm hospitality to life across acclaimed concepts worldwide.

Bar Prep ensures the bar is service-ready every day by producing high-quality juices, syrups, cordials, purees, infusions, and batched cocktails; prepping garnishes; maintaining par levels; and upholding stringent sanitation and labeling standards. You'll support bartenders and barbacks with organized mise en place, accurate recipes, and timely restocks that keep service smooth and consistent.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily prep lists: fresh juices, simple/compound syrups, cordials, shrubs, purees, infusions, tinctures, oleo-saccharum, dehydrated/fruited garnishes.
• Scale recipes up/down accurately (weight/volume); document yields and losses.
• Batch cocktails to spec, verify ABV/dilution targets, and label with production date, shelf life, and responsible preparer.
• Taste and calibrate products for balance (sweetness/acid/bitterness); log adjustments per standard.
• Maintain uniform garnish cuts and presentations; ensure consistency across service stations.
• Rotate stock using FIFO; pull and discard expired product per policy.
• Adhere to DOH/HACCP standards: handwashing, glove use, allergen and cross-contact prevention, cooling and holding temps.
• Complete temperature and batch logs; maintain accurate labels and date stamps on all items.
• Handle chemicals and equipment safely; follow SDS guidance and PPE protocols.
• Set and maintain pars for juices, syrups, garnishes, ice, glassware, napkins, straws, picks, and smallwares.
• Restock stations pre-service and during peak periods; polish and stage glassware as needed.
• Keep prep areas, walk-ins, and dry storage clean, organized, labeled, and mapped.
• Assist with receiving check quantities, temperatures, and quality; store promptly in correct zones.
• Track usage and report low stock/ordering needs; help with weekly counts as assigned.
• Minimize waste through smart batch sizing, proper storage, repurposing within guidelines, and citrus/trim management.
• Safely operate/clean juicers, blenders, centrifuges, dehydrators, sous vide units, iSi whippers, vacuum sealers, and slicers.
• Support care of kegs/CO2 and draft systems as directed; report malfunctions immediately and tag out unsafe gear.
• Maintain ice wells/ice machines per cleaning schedule; keep drains and floors dry and safe.
• Partner with bartenders/barbacks to protect ticket times and product quality; jump in on restocks and glass runs.
• Participate in tastings, line-ups, and menu rollouts; learn new specs quickly and share feedback respectfully.
• Uphold a positive, inclusive, and learning-focused bar culture.

Requirements

6+ months experience in bar prep, bar backing, or culinary prep in a high-volume environment (or strong interest and willingness to learn).

Ability to read/convert recipes (metric & imperial), weigh/measure precisely, and follow SOPs.

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation; valid Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain).

Organized, efficient, and calm under pressure, strong communication and teamwork.

Comfort with basic bar equipment and tools; Google Workspace familiarity a plus.

Schedule flexibility (nights, weekends, holidays).

Stand and move for extended periods (up to 8+ hours); frequent bending/reaching.

Lift/carry up to 35–50 lbs.; roll/move full kegs with proper equipment and assistance.

Exposure to varying temperatures (walk-ins, hot equipment), moisture, and cleaning chemicals; repetitive knife/equipment use.

Slip-resistant footwear required.

In return, we offer you competitive hourly pay with opportunities for cross-training and advancement, eligible health & wellness benefits (for qualifying positions), employee dining and partner discounts, growth in a values-driven, award-winning hospitality group.

José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify Program.