Barback London, England
Job description
STEREO is the Experimental Group’s newest endeavour. Inspired by the vibrant late-night cultures of New York and London, complete with the undertones of Parisian chic, STEREO will offer a masterfully curated mix of music, food, and drinks. STEREO will feature an extensive drinks menu, American inspired culinary bar classics, and an eclectic and dynamic music programme. Our menu will be developed by Chef-Restauranteur Andrew Clarke, who you have seen at his newest joint Acme Fire Cult in Dalston. His dishes will be inspired by American classics. Behind the bar, the team is led by Experimental Group veteran Nicolas Brulin. The offering will see local products from Partizan Brewery and Thames Distillers (including a STEREO house vodka & gin), plus a strong focus on sustainability where wastage is minimised by using large drums to store our spirits. Our music ties it all together, with a rotating series of resident DJs and curated one-off performances overseen by Cassius Consultancy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The barback is critical to the successful activity of the venue: fast, problem-solving, and organised, the barback works hard to deliver the best bar set-up and continues to provide incredible support during service hours.
Main Responsibilities
- Set-up of the bar stations in collaboration with the bartenders: fruits, herbs, garnishes, spirits, syrups, glassware, tools, etc.
- Fresh juice, fruits, garnishes, etc.: during the service prepare and take them to the bartenders.
- Stock of the bar stations: keep the bar fully stocked at all times with fruits, herbs, garnishes, spirits, syrups, glassware, tools, etc.
- Backbar: ensure the area is always clean and tidy.
- Maintenance of the equipment: Looking after equipment and cleanliness.
- Glassware: keep a steady supply of perfectly cleaned and dried glassware at the bartender’s disposal.
- Bar storage place: responsible tidying.
- Ice machine: clean it regularly.
- Juice machine: empty regularly the juice machine during the service, ensuring that the machine is thoroughly cleaned at the end of each service.
- Health & Safety: apply all safety and quality regulations.
Cleanliness, opening and closing of the bar
The Barback is responsible for the opening and closing of the bar, following the procedural list, from the set-up to taking out the rubbish at the end of the evening, and everything in between. The opening and closing duties are part of a collective effort from all team members, as is the cleanliness of the bar throughout the entire service.
ABOUT YOU
- Have an interest in mixology and cocktail culture and desire to grow and develop.
- Attention to detail.
- Social, engaging and motivated.
- Flexibility to respond quickly sand positively to a range of work situations.
- Be well spoken with excellent communication skills.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
ABOUT US
The Experimental Group was founded in 2007 by three childhood friends, Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros and Romée de Goriainoff. Xavier Padovani later joined them and shared their vision: to offer the ultimate hospitality experience to an ever-demanding clientele.
Celebrated for bringing the cocktail bar culture to Paris, the Experimental Group operates Experimental Cocktail Club bars in Paris, London, Venice and Verbier; wine bars, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, in Paris, London and New York City; restaurants and beach clubs in Menorca, Verbier, Paris, Venice, Ibiza and London; and hotels in London, the Cotswolds, Paris, Ibiza, Verbier, Menorca, Venice and Biarritz.
Our philosophy of service is constituted and affirmed by three key principles: the quality of its products, the precision of service, and the warm welcome of our guests.
WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK FOR US?
Whether you’re looking for an entry-level employment or a new opportunity to evolve, we make a point to recruit, develop, and retain the most motivated and talented people from all backgrounds and skills. Here is what we can offer:
- On the job and personalised training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to develop a clear career path: weekly masterclass, internal training and training with brands, incentive, etc.
- Possibility of inner company mobility within our foreign venues such as Italy, France, Spain or Switzerland.
- Staff discounts and benefits.
- Pension scheme.
