Island Oyster is a one-of-a-kind summer destination in New York City, recently nominated for a James Beard Foundation award for Best Restaurant Design. Featuring easygoing summer fare, a tropically inspired cocktail program and panoramic views of New York Harbor and downtown Manhattan, Island Oyster offers "a true island experience" (CNN). It's "a sight worth leaving Manhattan to see" (Vogue).

Barbacks are the central support system for the bar. As such, you must possess a passion for service, knowledge of the beverage world, and strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Barbacks should continually challenge themselves to work quickly and efficiently.

• Act as the right hand person to the bartender, continuously assisting in execution of service and beverage menus
• Communicate with venue management daily
• Comply with Crew and Department of Health established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food preparation and handling techniques and safety protocols
• Comply with Crew safety plan and standards as set forth in training materials
• Execution of venue recipes and food production quality control
• Exercise sound judgement taking into account safety, customer needs, and environmental factors
• Greet and thank each guest with energy, enthusiasm, and humility
• Interact with guests with positivity and composure in all circumstances
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times to ensure DOH standards are met
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of every item on the menu and answer guest questions with clarity and confidence, providing recommendations upon request
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation tasks as directed
• Prepare in-house syrups and garnishes
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; maintain well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy
• Set up and breakdown station to specification; perform cleaning tasks at the conclusion of each service and prepare for the following service
• Store food properly and safely according to Crew training and DOH standards; complete necessary temperature checks according to Crew training
• Store food properly and safely according to Crew training; stock all beverage items properly according to the menu and par levels
• Uphold established culture and values of Crew

• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to perform essential job functions when working in a high business volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods of time as required to perform essential job functions
• Able to lift 30+ lbs.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• General knowledge of industry safety standards and procedures
• Industry standard knowledge of classic drink recipes, beer, wine, and spirits
• Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work in outdoor climate conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire the shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping. Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.

We were raised in the hospitality industry and have come to believe that the highest calling is treating people well, making them feel at home, and communing over good food and drinks. It brings us all together. 

We believe everyone should work in an environment where they are well compensated, culturally enriched, and treated with respect. Across the spectrum of our workforce, our employees take home industry leading income.

Island Oyster is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.