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Museum of Sex

NYC - Bar Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18/hr

TITLE: NYC - Bar Associate DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage REPORTS TO: Bar Supervisor LOCATION: New York, NY HOURS: Part time ( * Be an example of guest service excellence for the Bar and other ...

Museum of Sex

NYC - Bar Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18/hr

TITLE: NYC - Bar Associate DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage REPORTS TO: Bar Supervisor LOCATION: New York, NY HOURS: Part time ( * Be an example of guest service excellence for the Bar and other ...

Flik Hospitality Group

BAR BACK (FULL TIME)

Flushing, NY · On-site

$23.50/hr

Requirement : Previous bar, bar back and airport lounge experience preferred. * Perks: Free ... The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients ...

Compass Group

BAR BACK (FULL TIME)

Flushing, NY · On-site

$23.50/hr

Requirement : Previous bar, bar back and airport lounge experience preferred. * Perks: Free ... The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients ...

Compass Group

BAR BACK (FULL TIME)

Flushing, NY

$23.50/hr

Requirement : Previous bar, bar back and airport lounge experience preferred. * Perks: Free ... The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients ...

RH

Bar & Coffee Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22.50/hr

As a Wine Bar & Coffee Associate, you will guide guests through each phase of their beverage journey, ensuring impeccable quality, consistency and presentation. The ideal candidate is passionate ...

Restoration Hardware

Bar & Coffee Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22.50/hr

As a Wine Bar & Coffee Associate, you will guide guests through each phase of their beverage journey, ensuring impeccable quality, consistency and presentation. The ideal candidate is passionate ...

RH

Bar & Coffee Associate

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$8.23 - $9/hr

As a Wine Bar & Coffee Associate, you will guide guests through each phase of their beverage journey, ensuring impeccable quality, consistency and presentation. The ideal candidate is passionate ...

Restoration Hardware

Bar & Coffee Associate

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

As a Wine Bar & Coffee Associate, you will guide guests through each phase of their beverage journey, ensuring impeccable quality, consistency and presentation. The ideal candidate is passionate ...

RH

Bar & Coffee Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$11.35 - $25/hr

As a Wine Bar & Coffee Associate, you will guide guests through each phase of their beverage journey, ensuring impeccable quality, consistency and presentation. The ideal candidate is passionate ...

RH

Bar & Coffee Associate

Greenwich, CT

$16.75 - $23/hr

As a Wine Bar & Coffee Associate, you will guide guests through each phase of their beverage journey, ensuring impeccable quality, consistency and presentation. The ideal candidate is passionate ...

Marriott

Substitute Honor Bar Attendant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Inventory honor bar, in-room accessories and promotional materials and replace if required ... We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and ...

Restaurant Associates

BAR BACK (FULL TIME)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$25/hr

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering ... Sets up bottles on bar with 'top shelf' liquor on back shelf. * Ensures beer taps are working ...

Compass Group

BAR BACK

Flushing, NY · On-site

$23.50/hr

Requirement : Previous bar, bar back and airport lounge experience preferred. * Perks: Free ... The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients ...

Compass Group

BAR BACK

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$22.40 - $23.40/hr

Position Title: Bar Back - Crown Club @ Barclays Center Pay Range : $22.40 to $23.40 We Make ... Associate Shopping Program * Health and Wellness Program * Discount Marketplace * Employee ...

Compass Group

BAR BACK

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$22.40 - $23.40/hr

Position Title: Bar Back - Crown Club @ Barclays Center Pay Range : $22.40 to $23.40 We Make ... Associate Shopping Program * Health and Wellness Program * Discount Marketplace * Employee ...

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NYC - Bar Associate

Museum of Sex

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

TITLE: NYC - Bar Associate

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Bar Supervisor

LOCATION: New York, NY

HOURS: Part time (<30 hours per week)

PAY TYPE: Hourly

PAY RATE: $18.00 / hour

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)


Role Summary

The Bar Associate operates the Bar at the Museum of Sex with goals of creating a sales bonanza, guest focused, and fun-loving culture, while keeping safety top of mind. Greeting guests, upselling drinks, food, and merchandise on the Bar floor are some of the daily tasks.

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Be an example of guest service excellence for the Bar and other departments.

  • Maintain strong sales figures for yourself and the team.

  • Make and serve drinks accurately behind the bar and on the bar floor as a host.

  • Keep Bar and Bar floor clean at all times.

  • Report all guest complaints and staffing challenges to the Senior Leadership Team, as needed.

  • Handle operational challenges as they occur.

  • Perform additional duties as required.

  • Welcome guests to the Bar with enthusiasm.

  • Upsell drinks, food, and merchandise from the floor.

  • Provide menus to guests exiting Guest Experience.

  • Greet customers upon their arrival.

  • Cater to guests who require extra attention (Large Event Parties).

  • Answer and address guests’ inquiries on the floor.

  • An up-to-date Food Handlers certification is required.

  • Answer and address guests’ inquiries on the floor.

  • Facilitate internal communication, as needed, with critical support departments: Operations, HR, Administration, etc.

  • Maintain the ability to work nights and weekends and extended schedules during peak periods. Provide availability updates and changes when necessary.

  • Able to move from place to place which may include standing and/or walking for extended periods of time; lift and carry up to 75 pounds short distances.

  • Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Must have sales experience working at a hotel, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or bar where alcohol is served and the job entails driving F&B sales.

  • You are passionate about providing an exemplary experience for guests.

  • You have an exuberant, outgoing personality and you are eager to engage guests with a smile and energy.

  • You have excellent communication skills, the ability to speak and connect with all guests, and are organized.

  • You thrive working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with large crowds.

  • You have the ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

  • Multilingual is a plus.

  • Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

  • Must be able to stand and walk for a shift.

  • Hospitality, Bar, and Food Handlers certification is a plus.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

  • The physical demands and work environment described in this job description is representative of those that the employee will encounter and are expected to meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, listen, and use hands to operate museum exhibits. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

  • The work environment is an indoor, climate-controlled public area of assembly. The noise level varies throughout the venue, some areas are very quiet while others contain reasonably high noise levels. There is ample lighting throughout the venue. There are no hazards and no protective devices worn or used in the office work environment.

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About Museum of Sex

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The Mission of the Museum of Sex is to preserve and present the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. The Museum produces exhibitions, publications and programs that bring the best of current scholarship to the widest possible audiences and is committed to encouraging public enlightenment, discourse and engagement. The Museum of Sex has curated more than 50 exhibitions that delve into the diverse realms of human sexuality within the realms of arts, sciences, and culture. Our commitment is to foster an environment that promotes open dialogue, free from the constraints of self-censorship. Beyond exhibitions, we have curated lecture series, events, and digital content, as well as publications, all dedicated to engaging with a broad spectrum of topics related to sexuality.

Industry

Museums and historical sites

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

2002

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