Bar Prep - New Venue Opening New York

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