Lobby Barback

Ace Hotel Brooklyn re-imagines what’s truly needed for the contemporary traveler. A hotel at the ever-evolving intersection of everything. A lasting place to continue the city’s rich tradition of people doing things their own way, together.

 

The latest chapter in Ace’s long romance with New York, we built Ace Brooklyn from the ground up: every piece in service of the borough’s tireless ingenuity, made to move and breathe right along with the city itself.

 

Bar Backs at Ace Hotel Brooklyn are responsible for ensuring guests receive safe, compassionate and proper bar service. Bar backs are responsible for helping bartenders keep the bar clean and organized by bussing bar areas, keeping glasses and other bar equipment clean, and product well-stocked and maintaining storage areas. Maintaining Department of Health standards at all times.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Ace Hotel Brooklyn.

Warmly greet and acknowledge guests upon arrival and/or while moving through public spaces

Assist bartender in stocking bar with necessary product and service tools (i.e. alcohol and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, straws, silverware, etc.) 

Prepare necessary garnishes, syrups, juices, and/or batches according to Ace Hotel Brooklyn standards

Responsible for all assigned equipment i.e. juicers, measuring cups, scales, etc. 

Remove plates, glassware, silverware when guests are finished (prebus)

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bars, work areas, glassware, utensils, and bar equipment as well as cleanliness, organization and stocking of storage areas. 

Prepare non-alcoholic drinks consistent with the restaurant’s standard drink recipes, if needed

Responsible for all areas of bar back checklist on a daily basis

Work with fellow employees and management in a friendly and communicative manner to meet guests’ needs and support the  operation of the restaurant

Participate in daily pre-shift meetings and any scheduled employee meetings

Report all equipment problems, bar maintenance issues, or damages to the restaurant managers

Utilize employee entrance and back of house elevators during working hours 

Be knowledgeable of property facilities, services, hours of operation, in-house events, and promote property outlets to better assist guests 

Maintain confidentiality of guest, employee, and company information

Perform additional duties as requested by department managers and supervisors