Inspired by the vibrant late-night cultures of New York and London, complete with the undertones of Parisian chic, STEREO offers a masterfully curated mix of music, food, and drinks. STEREO features an extensive drinks menu, American inspired culinary bar classics, and an eclectic and dynamic music programme. The bar offering sees local products from Partizan Brewery and Thames Distillers (including a STEREO house vodka & gin). The music ties it all together, with a rotating series of resident DJs and curated one-off performances.

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

1. Set-up of the bar stations in collaboration with the bartenders: fruits, herbs, garnishes, spirits, syrups, glassware, tools, etc.
2. Fresh juice, fruits, garnishes, etc.: during the service prepare and take them to the bartenders.
3. Stock of the bar stations: keep the bar fully stocked at all times with fruits, herbs, garnishes, spirits, syrups, glassware, tools, etc.
4. Backbar: ensure the area is always clean and tidy.
5. Maintenance of the equipment: Looking after equipment and cleanliness.
6. Glassware: keep a steady supply of perfectly cleaned and dried glassware at the bartender’s disposal.
7. Bar storage place: responsible tidying.
8. Ice machine: clean it regularly.
9. Juice machine: empty regularly the juice machine during the service, ensuring that the machine is thoroughly cleaned at the end of each service.
10. 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.

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.