Barback

About This Role

Working as part of an established team, the Barback supports Bartenders with all preparation, restocking, and cleanliness aspects of the bar program. This role involves close collaboration with all front- and back-of-house team members to uphold service standards and elevate the brand in a world-class hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Bartenders with all preparation aspects, restocking, and maintaining cleanliness
• Work closely with all front- and back-of-house team members to uphold the standards of the bar program
• Create a welcoming atmosphere, elevating Maxime’s brand and service standards at all times
• Prepare bar for service by filling wells with ice
• Prepare fruit trays
• Restock the bar with beer, liquor, wine, glassware, and juices
• Stock trash cans and towels
• Properly rotate products and ensure perishable items are labeled
• Regularly check draught beers to make sure kegs are functional
• Change kegs as needed in accordance with safety standards
• Adhere to all Department of Health and Safety standards related to food and beverage handling, hygiene, and alcohol service
• Uphold superior service standards and ensure guest satisfaction throughout the dining experience
• Operate autonomously with minimal oversight
• Maintain a professional, upbeat demeanor and embrace a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Requirements

• Proven success as a Barback/Beverage Support within fine dining, Michelin-star establishments, or luxury hotel settings
• Knowledge of bar service as well as culinary concepts and terminology
• Capable of preparing bar for service by filling wells with ice; preparing fruit trays; restocking the bar with beer, liquor, wine, glassware, and juices; and stocking trash cans and towels; properly rotates products and ensures perishable items are labeled; regularly checks the draught beers to make sure kegs are functional; changes kegs as needed in accordance with safety standards
• Adherence to all Department of Health and Safety standards related to food and beverage handling, hygiene, and alcohol service
• Ability to thrive in high-end environments, consistently upholding superior service standards and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout the dining experience
• Capable of operating autonomously with minimal oversight
• Professional, upbeat demeanor and embraces a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• TIPS certification required
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, per the needs of the business
• Regular standing, walking, and occasional lifting as part of normal restaurant operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan — medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off — significant vacation days & personal days
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Work-Life & Wellness Platform
• Retail, Restaurant & Activities Discounts
• Freshly Prepared Staff Meal on each shift
• Uniform & Dry Cleaning Provided
• $2000 referral bonus
• Exclusive perks

About the Company

Maxime’s is a private member’s club by entrepreneur Robin Birley, located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York City.