Now hiring for a new Tao Group Hospitality concept coming to a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district, early 2027. The bar prep position’s main function is to facilitate all bars to have all necessary garnishes prepared in a sanitary and safe manner so that service can be efficiently completed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook. • Keep all garnish and prep stations perfectly organized, sanitary, and clean per DOH and Tao Group guidelines • Use the garnish prep par sheet from the previous night’s closing bar backs as exact instructions of how many garnishes to prepare per venue for the following service • Wash, peel, and cut fruits as needed. • Use juicers to extract fresh juice (e.g., lime, lemon, orange, grapefruit). • Label and date juices for freshness and rotation. • Prepare simple syrups (sugar + water) and flavored syrups • Follow recipes to ensure consistency in sweetness and flavor. • Store syrups in sanitized containers with proper labeling. • Monitor juice and syrup levels throughout service. • Refill containers and batch new ingredients as needed. • Communicate with bartenders about low stock or special requests • Adhere to all DOH guidelines whenever preparing any F&B components of our operation in case of an inspection (i.e. wear hats, wear gloves, etc.) • Monthly deep clean of all prep/busser station areas to ensure clean and sanitary storage/prep areas (as scheduled by management) • Assist with organization throughout the building that may not be garnish related after garnish prep tasks are fully completed satisfactorily • Follow management instructions, report to work on time, follow the schedule, and communicate with management regarding any issues whatsoever. • Completes opening duties as assigned or directed • Completes closing duties as assigned or directed • Properly follow all beverage requisition procedures EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE: • Experience in a bar support, barback, or prep role required • Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge  SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions • Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate • Must have good positive energy throughout the day • Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time • Must be able to move quickly • Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance • Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume • May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required • Exposure to cleaning materials • May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required • Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment • Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards • Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment