Job Description

After Little Rascal was born in 2012 in Nolita, New York City, opened its door in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in June 2022. Little Rascal is a cutting-edge cocktail bar in Brooklyn. It is located in the heart of the Greenpoint waterfront district.
Little Rascal Greenpoint is seeking a Barback/ Food Runner to join their team

Task and Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the bar. This includes stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws, stirrers, and condiments, glassware, ice and produce
• Prepare the bar by cutting, slicing and peeling perishable garnishes and fruits, mixing and pouring juices and storing back-up supplies in prescribed containers
• Retrieve orders from stockroom, visually check stock and reconcile to ensure order accuracy and re-check stock upon delivery.
• Maintain in constant contact with bartenders for any shortage of supplies that might occur during service.
• Assist with open / close of bar by setting up and breaking down the bar and service stations 
• Understand the proper steps of service, and consistently execute them with efficiency and grace in the high-volume setting
• Report the breakage, loss or theft of any restaurant property
• Maintain positive rapport by communicating consistently with all levels of staff, guests, and external clients
• Adhere to all company procedures as it pertains to personal appearance, attendance and conduct
• Ensure DOL/Health Department compliance as it pertains to the operation
• Helping floor, bussing tables, running food
• Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Energetic, enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate about hospitality, food and beverage.
• Ability to work well on a team. 
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse challenging situations and resolve conflicts.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands in order to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock 
• Key Competencies
• Decision-making, judgment, problem analysis and problem-solving, planning and organizing, communication, guest service focus, quality orientation, teamwork, detail oriented 
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  Physical Demands

  Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, using fingers and hands, kneeling, or crouching. 

  Position Requirements 

  • 3 years previous experience at a restaurant with similar service, guest relations and operational standards. 
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively 
  • Knowledgeable on spirits/cocktails /wine, all aspects of dining room service. 
  • General knowledge of food preparation methods and culinary terminology.
  • Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends, and shifts from morning through late night
  • Proficient computer skills

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift

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