Bar-Lab Hospitality Group - NY Jobs (6)

Bartenders are responsible for positive Guest interactions while serving Guests in a friendly and efficient manner. Bartenders play an integral role in ensuring our Guests have exceptional dining experiences.

At all times, Bartenders are expected to be attentive to our Guests’ needs, making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

The right person will be passionate about food, beverage, and service and thoroughly enjoy creating excellent experiences for our Guests.

The ideal candidate will have a friendly, outgoing disposition and previous experience working as a Bartender in a bustling, fast-paced restaurant setting.

Bartender shifts maybe breakfast, lunch, or dinner; and will include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities :

Prepare bar for service by stocking all necessary fruits, juices, spirits, bitters, etc.

Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for dining room and bar Guests

Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu offering, offering beverages, suggesting courses, explaining any additions to the menu, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, answering allergy / dietary restriction, and food preparation and sourcing questions

Inform Guests of basic information about offerings at the restaurant or other bar-lab venues on property and / or locally

Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to all bar-lab policies and procedures, sanitation standards, safety and alcohol control policies

Stay updated on current menu choices, menu additions, available menu modifications, and any unavailable items

Transmit orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices and ringing appropriate items into POS; identifying patrons' dietary needs and special requests and any other necessary identifier

Fire courses according to kitchen and Guest needs

Ensure Guests orders make it to them in a timely manner, properly made, and with the correct accompaniments

Maintain bar by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, being alert to patron spills and / or other special needs

Properly describe, open, and pour beverages

Correctly obtain payment by totaling charges, issuing bill, tendering payment, returning change or credit card and signature slip to Guest

Retrieving signed credit card or room charge slip prior to Guest departure and thanking them for their visit

Contribute to team effort by assisting other staff as time allows

Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by manager

Fill in for absent staff as needed

Assist with special events as needed

Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently

Promptly address Guest service issues and refer to management when necessary

Additional requests made by management to maintain flow of service, Guest experience, and / or restaurant cleanliness

Qualifications :

Previous bartending experience required

Excellent verbal communication skills required

Positive interpersonal skills required

Must speak English fluently

Physically able to carry 35 pounds; able to stand, bend, and move throughout shift

Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

Works well and efficiently under pressure

Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of staff and management

Bartender top skills & proficiencies :

Dedication to Guest experience

Knowledge of Food and Beverage

Verbal Communication

High Energy

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Flexibility

Basic Math

Customer Service

Teamwork

Persistence

Energy Level

Thoroughness

Professionalism

Cleanliness personal and spatial

Dishwasher Job Responsibilities :

• Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes and sorts soiled dishes, and preps foods as needed. Keeps dish area free of clutter and organized.
• Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.
• Maintains clean / dry floors throughout the shift.
• Properly washes, stacks, and stores china, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
• Changes water of machines and sinks every two hours, or more often as required by business levels, and properly uses chemical dilutions set by EcoLab.
• Assists in the timely storing of food deliveries.
• Maintains the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves.
• Follows the posted daily dish cleaning duties.
• Assists in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the chef as needed.

Dishwasher Qualifications / Skills :

• Customer service
• Planning and multi-tasking
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Verbal communication

A Host presents a positive first impression of the establishment’s friendliness, excellent service and high standards. The Host also greets Guests upon arrival, inform Guests of their wait time, monitor a waiting list, enters Guest names into OpenTable, check Guest coats and belongings, show Guests to their table, and bid Guests farewell as they leave.

A Host must be able to carry natural conversation with Guests without sounding scripted or intrusive. Additionally, the Host cares for our Guests by performing light housekeeping duties such as sorting menus, keeping host stand, area around host stand, and coat check tidy, cleaning front door and / or other light housekeeping duties.

As a member of an energetic team, the Host may also need to answer the phones and take messages as needed. Host shifts maybe breakfast, lunch, or dinner;

and will include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities :

Greet incoming and departing Guests warmly with a genuine smile and eye contact; escort them to assigned dining area; present menus

Inform Guests of basic information about offerings at the restaurant or other bar-lab venues on property or locally

Answer incoming calls to the restaurant and provide appropriate service

Manage the flow of Guests into the Dining and Bar areas; provide accurate wait times to incoming Guests, if appropriate

Communicate Guest notes to Managers, Kitchen, and Service Team by using chits

Tend to special Guest needs and requests

Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to all bar-lab policies and procedures, sanitation standards, safety and alcohol control policies

Maintaining a strong and friendly presence at the door

Recognizing, welcoming, noting restaurant regulars, VIP Guests, and / or critics

Communicating to the kitchen necessary information about Guests and covers

Communicating with Lead Host (or Anchor Host) any pertinent information from the dining room, Guests, and / or managers

Checking, securing, and returning Guests belongings

Additional requests made by management to maintain flow of service, Guest experience, and / or restaurant cleanliness Requirements : Must be able to assist Guests and possess great Guest relations skills

Must be able to read reservation notes and / or enter names and notes into reservation system

Must be able to hear well in a loud environment in order to answer telephone and respond to Guest requests

Passion for providing extraordinary service

Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

6 months experience in a full-service restaurant preferred

Physically able to carry 35 pounds; able to stand, bend, and move throughout shift

Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

Works well and efficiently under pressure

Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of staff and management

Host top skills & proficiencies :

Customer Service

People Skills

Professionalism

Verbal Communication

High Energy

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Thoroughness

Planning

Teamwork

Organization

Flexibility

Cleanliness personal and spatial

Restaurant Servers are responsible for positive Guest interactions while serving Guests in a friendly and efficient manner.

Servers play an integral role in ensuring our Guests have exceptional dining experiences. At all times, servers are expected to be attentive to our Guests’ needs, making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

The right person will be passionate about food, beverage, and service and thoroughly enjoy creating excellent experiences for our Guests.

The ideal candidate will have a friendly, outgoing disposition and previous experience working as a Server in a bustling, fast-paced restaurant setting.

Server shifts maybe breakfast, lunch, or dinner; and will include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities :

Prepare room for dining by setting and detailing tables, preparing, as necessary, condiments, candles, napkins, plates, glassware and utensils

Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu offering, offering beverages, suggesting courses, explaining any additions to the menu, identifying appropriate wines pairings, answering allergy / dietary restriction, and food preparation and sourcing questions

Inform Guests of basic information about offerings at the restaurant or other bar-lab venues on property or in the area

Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to all bar-lab policies and procedures, sanitation standards, safety and alcohol control policies

Stay updated on current menu choices, menu additions, available menu modifications, and any unavailable items

Transmit orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices and ringing appropriate items into POS; identifying patrons' dietary needs and special requests and any other necessary identifier

Fire courses according to kitchen and Guest needs

Ensure Guests orders make it to them in a timely manner, properly made, and with the correct accompaniments

Respond to additional Guest requests; involving a manager for unusual or difficult requests

Maintain table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, being alert to patron spills and / or other special needs

Properly describe, open, and pour wine tableside

Retrieving signed credit card or room charge slip prior to Guest departure and thanking them for their visit

Contribute to team effort by assisting other staff as time allows

Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by manager

Fill in for absent staff as needed

Assist with special events as needed

Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently

Promptly address Guest service issues and refer to management when necessary

Additional requests made by management to maintain flow of service, Guest experience, and / or restaurant cleanliness

Qualifications :

Previous serving experience required

Excellent verbal communication skills required

Positive interpersonal skills required

Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English

Physically able to carry 35 pounds; able to stand, bend, and move throughout shift

Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks

Works well and efficiently under pressure

Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of staff and management

Server top skills & proficiencies :

Dedication to Guest experience

Knowledge of Food and Beverage

Verbal and Written Communication

High Energy

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Flexibility

Basic Math

Customer Service

Teamwork

Persistence

Energy Level

Thoroughness

Professionalism

Cleanliness personal and spatial

Prep Cook works effectively as part of the culinary team, primarily responsible

for, but not limited to, completion of all tasks related to setting up and

breaking down of culinary stations and preparing mise en place and ingredients

so that recipes can be executed for events or outlets in accordance with

property standards and adhering to all food safety and sanitation regulations.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head

Chef or other kitchen manager

Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves

Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables

and meats

Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients

Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in

various dishes

Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out

the trash and sanitizing kitchen

Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and

standards

Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other

kitchen and management staff to order resupply

Prepare and set up station to ensure execution of daily service

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

AND REQUIREMENTS :

Collect and transport all supplies needed for the shift and set up

of station including, but not limited to food product, equipment and supplies,

etc.

Follow food preparation production schedule

Food preparation of meats / poultry / game / fish, vegetables and fruits

to include : Wash, peel, cut and seed vegetables and fruits; Weigh and measure

ingredients; Methods of combination : stir, mix, whip, bread, etc.; Basic

Cooking to include but not limited to : reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc;

Preparation of simple dishes to include but not limited to salads; Maintain

cooking temperature, product cooling and labeling

Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of

work area, station, equipment and utensils before, during and after shift,

ensuring par levels of ingredients and equipment are available and practicing

clean as you go Maintain prep work throughout shift

Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment

Execution of proficient knife skills

Use of a variety of culinary equipment including but not limited

to the following equipment : pasta maker; tilting steam kettle; tilting braising

skillet; pressureless steamer; deep fryer; mobile, rotary and convention ovens;

griddles; burners; salamander; buffalo chopper; electric mixers; electric

slicers; bain marie heaters; scales; wok

Adhere to and maintain all food storage, labeling and handling

procedures

Adhere to and maintain all food quality and nutritional standards

Works professionally with fellow staff and team leaders with a

team minded approach

Attend pre-shift meetings before events to learn shift details,

including property and guest expectations

Attend and participate in all required staff meetings

Perform end of shift cleaning and restocking tasks and breakdown

of station

Return all food and beverage items, and supplies to the proper

area and ensure work area is clean and neat, prior to finishing the shift and

departing

Communicate with colleagues when taking over and finishing each

shift

Maintain high standards of presentation, culinary supply quality,

safety and cleanliness

Use proper kitchen safety protocols food preparation (storage,

transportation, preparation, etc) and equipment usage

Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules,

Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), operating and maintenance instructions and

procedure manuals

Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment

Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the leadership

team

Follow all company and safety and security policies and

procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or

injuries; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable

materials

Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and standards

with self and colleagues

Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

Embody our brand and service pillars

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports

to the Executive Chef and culinary leaders.

Dotted line reporting relationship to the Food & Beverage management

team.

DEPARTMENTAL

REQUIREMENTS :

Excellent communication and listening skills. Ability to clearly and effectively

communicate in English with service team.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or staff members

and ability to respond to and creatively resolve guest inquiries and complaints

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of

concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization

exists. Ability to interpret a variety

of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Ability to remain flexible and adaptable

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to follow all safety regulations and property standards

Ability to follow all food and safety regulations and property

standards

Ability to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds frequently and 50

pounds occasionally. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is

regularly required to stand; use hands / fingers; to grasp, perform fine manipulation,

handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; talk; hear and smell. The staff member is frequently required to

walk, kneel, or crouch; reach above shoulder level and must possess the ability

to stand for long periods (more than 8 hours).

May be exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, dampness, height and

moving machinery

The performance of this position may occasionally require the use

of personal protective equipment

Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation. Due to the nature of the hospitality

industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules, including

holidays and weekends to accommodate the business and demands of the property

PREFERRED : Culinary

Culinary

arts education, certification or degree.

Food

Handling Certificate

Baristas are the heart and soul of any coffee shop. From the science of brewing to the art of customer relations, baristas have a lot to navigate in any given workday.

While always ready to recommend specialty beverages, baristas also need to ensure a clean, safe, and productive workspace for customers and co-workers alike.

By personalizing the experience for customers, the right barista can also be your best brand ambassador.

Barista Skills and Responsibilities :

Promotes coffee consumption by educating customers; selling coffee and coffee grinding and brewing equipment, accessories, and supplies;

preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks, along with pastries and cookies.

Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.

Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions.

Sells coffees and coffee grinding and brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines;

demonstrating how brewing equipment operates.

Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as, espresso, espresso lungo, caffe latte, and cappuccino.

Generates revenues by attracting new customers; defining new and expanded services and products.

Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar.

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.

Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading coffee, retail trade, and food service publications;

maintaining personal networks.

Enhances coffee shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Barista top skills & proficiencies :

Dedication to Guest experience

Knowledge of Food and Beverage

Verbal and Written Communication

High Energy

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Flexibility

Basic Math

Customer Service

Teamwork

Persistence

Energy Level

Thoroughness

Professionalism

Cleanliness personal and spatial