Quick overview
Job description
Now hiring for a new Tao Group Hospitality concept coming to a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district, early 2027.
The bar prep position’s main function is to facilitate all bars to have all necessary garnishes prepared in a sanitary and safe manner so that service can be efficiently completed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
- Keep all garnish and prep stations perfectly organized, sanitary, and clean per DOH and Tao Group guidelines
- Use the garnish prep par sheet from the previous night’s closing bar backs as exact instructions of how many garnishes to prepare per venue for the following service
- Wash, peel, and cut fruits as needed.
- Use juicers to extract fresh juice (e.g., lime, lemon, orange, grapefruit).
- Label and date juices for freshness and rotation.
- Prepare simple syrups (sugar + water) and flavored syrups
- Follow recipes to ensure consistency in sweetness and flavor.
- Store syrups in sanitized containers with proper labeling.
- Monitor juice and syrup levels throughout service.
- Refill containers and batch new ingredients as needed.
- Communicate with bartenders about low stock or special requests
- Adhere to all DOH guidelines whenever preparing any F&B components of our operation in case of an inspection (i.e. wear hats, wear gloves, etc.)
- Monthly deep clean of all prep/busser station areas to ensure clean and sanitary storage/prep areas (as scheduled by management)
- Assist with organization throughout the building that may not be garnish related after garnish prep tasks are fully completed satisfactorily
- Follow management instructions, report to work on time, follow the schedule, and communicate with management regarding any issues whatsoever.
- Completes opening duties as assigned or directed
- Completes closing duties as assigned or directed
- Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures
EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience in a bar support, barback, or prep role required
- Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge
SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE
The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
- Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
- Must have good positive energy throughout the day
- Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to move quickly
- Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
- Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
- May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
- Exposure to cleaning materials
- May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
- Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
- Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
- Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment