Weekend Barback

Barback

Constellation Culinary Group is hiring a Barback at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY. Come and join our team and get paid weekly!!! Position Summary: The Barback works in support of the Bartenders, ensuring the efficient service of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests in a friendly and courteous manner.

Set up and break down the bar area each shift, maintaining inventory at par levels and alerting the Bartender of any ordering needs.

Ensure that glassware, ice, paper goods, fruit, garnishes and other supplies are brought from storage areas, stocked, and prepared ahead of the opening of the bar and throughout the shift.

Stock all juices, fruit, and purees according to expiration date (nearest date to the front) and ensure organization every shift.

Alert the Bartender and/or management of any potential shortage of supplies.

Responsible for maintaining a complete knowledge of all beverage and food offerings, ingredients, potential allergens, and recommendations.

Polish all glassware throughout each shift, ensuring there is always an available supply.

Maintain organization, appearance, and cleanliness standards of the bar throughout each shift.

Ensure the bar area is always free of debris and trash.

Provide assistance and support to the Bartenders to ensure efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Ensure constant and effective communication with the Bartenders throughout the shift.

Ensure that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs in accordance with the law.

Assist Bartenders as needed in receiving orders and preparing beverages according to recipes ensuring consistent portioning, presentation, and quality.

Distribute to guests and servers as per standards of service.

Monitor guests' beverage levels, anticipating their needs and alerting the Bartender as needed.

Adhere to cell phone policy.

Prepares the bar at close for the following shift.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as they pertain to health, safety, sanitation, food handling, etc.

Follow proper timekeeping policies and procedures.

Protect the assets of the property.

Follow Policies and Procedures in training manuals and associate handbook.

Always remember we are in a partnership with our guests, fellow associates and owners to provide quality service and profitability.

Must have the ability to read, speak and understand English, and to follow written directions and verbal instructions in English.

Previous barback experience in a quality restaurant/hotel operation or high-level bar.

Must have wine, liquor, and food service knowledge.

Knowledge of New York State Health and Sanitation Guidelines.

Must be customer service oriented with positive interpersonal skills.

Must be state required age to serve alcohol.

Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend and holiday availability required).

We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.

Handle heavy equipment and machinery. Be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to, burns, cuts, scrapes, and frequent exposure of hands to water.

Benefits: Medical (FT Employees) Dental Vision Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Discount Program Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) EAP 401k Sick Time Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) Paid Time Off