Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
We are a high volume comedy supper club located in the heart of Union Square, boasting an excellent food and beverage program while servicing 2 showrooms and 4+ shows on a given evening, as well as our Dining Room and Main Bar. Leading with care and rapidity are paramount for maintaining the guest experience in this comedy hotspot.
Our ideal candidate is friendly, out-going, and knowledgeable. A knowledge of classic cocktails, beer and spirits is a must. We value the hospitality driven employee, with skills in up-selling and creating a positive customer experience, while being able to perform in a high-volume, fast paced environment. We look for Barbacks that are truly driven to satisfy customer needs, in terms that they stay “on top” of the clientele at their tables. Some of the things we will look at are check averages and sales, so it is important you strive to be a good salesperson while providing our guests with a high level of hospitality.Requirements:
- 2+ years working in a similar caliber role in New York City
- 3+ days of availability, weekend and evening availability is a must
- Experience both in high end bars, and in high volume venues
We definitely embrace candidates with a love for comedy but it is not a requirement, it’s only a bonus to us!
The Stand is committed to providing a fun & rewarding work experience. Benefits include:
- In-house training programs
- Dining discounts
- Revolving incentive programs
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the USA. The Stand Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($11.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Knowledge of Classic Cocktails, Beer, and Spirits
Strong Communication Skills
Hospitality Driven
Teamwork
up selling
Customer Service Orientation
Creating Positive Customer Experience
Adaptability to Fast Paced Environments
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Part of The Stand Group
or the last thirteen years, The Stand has been a staple of the New York comedy scene by hosting A-list comedians and becoming a home to the city’s funniest performers as well as the best comedy fans. By offering exceptional service, high-end cocktails, and the cuisine of a Northern Italian Taverna, The Stand has become a hub in the Gramercy Park / Union Square area of New York City. Headed up by brothers Cris Italia, Paul Italia along with Patrick Milligan, The Stand was named the best comedy venue by New York Magazine and TimeoutNY. These three also own and operate a management and production company, representing some of the best names in comedy while producing for TV and film. Due to their success at The Stand, they were tapped as standup comedy bookers for the The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon in 2015.
