Barback - Lavo Restaurant New York

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 employees, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. Duties and Responsibilities: including but not limited to

• Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Provides professional and exceptional service.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Possesses general knowledge of all food and beverage menus, and company policies & procedures.
• Helps to ensure the delivery of all food and beverage to the guests.
• Responsible for reporting all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Assists the bartenders to ensure a high level of quality and speedy service.
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge. Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• 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.
• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers and chefs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments.
• Properly sets-up the bar stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: o Makes sure the bar and bar area are clean and free of debris o Sets bar with proper equipment, and settings as required o Wipes down bar-top, bar stools, lounge tables and chairs o Stocks bar-stations with prescribed supplies o Performs opening side-work as prescribed o Performs closing side-work as prescribed
• Previous bar-backing experience.
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings.
• Previous hospitality experience.
• Responsible for emptying the trash from behind the bar and disposes of it correctly with all cardboard boxes broken down.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Anticipate and accommodate needs of the guests in a timely manner.
• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue bar back training, Food Handling Certificate. Minimum Education and Qualifications:
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members. Training Requirements:
• Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
• Maintain general cleanliness of bar, bar area and the entire venue.