Barback

*About the Company:* Fooq’s is a modern American-Middle Eastern restaurant, inspired by the vibrant spirit of mezze-style dining. With a focus on seasonal vegetable and protein plates designed for sharing, the food is bold, expressive, and meant to be enjoyed communally—bringing guests together over flavors that feel familiar yet exciting. Fooq’s is more than a restaurant—it’s an experience. Fooq’s is part of We All Gotta Eat!, a multi-unit, multi-concept restaurant group, with locations in NYC, Miami and soon Los Angeles. Our dynamic group includes Michelin Star locations Sushi Noz and Noz 17 & Noz Market Omakase restaurants and Chez Fifi, a French bistro with Basque influence on the Upper East Side of NYC. Our Miami restaurants include Eleventh Street Pizza locations and Fooq’s Little River. *About the Role:* As a Barback, you are responsible for supporting the bar team to ensure the smooth operation of our bar service. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with various tasks behind the bar, including stocking supplies, preparing garnishes, and maintaining cleanliness, to help deliver exceptional service and create memorable experiences for our guests. *Responsibilities:* * Assist bartenders in setting up and breaking down the bar area before and after service, including arranging bottles, glassware, and bar tools, and ensuring that all necessary supplies are readily available * Stock and replenish bar inventory, including liquor, mixers, garnishes, and other supplies, to ensure that bartenders have everything they need to prepare drinks efficiently and accurately * Prepare garnishes, such as citrus wedges, olives, and herbs, according to established recipes and standards, ensuring that they are fresh, attractive, and ready for use during service * Monitor and manage the supply of ice, ensuring that ice bins are filled and ice machines are functioning properly, to support the efficient preparation and service of drinks * Provide support to bartenders during service, including fetching and carrying items, clearing empty glasses and bottles, and assisting with guest requests, to help ensure smooth and efficient operations *Qualifications:* * Previous experience as a Barback in a high-volume bar or restaurant preferred * Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences * Excellent communication and guest service skills with a team-oriented mindset * Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and professionalism * Must be fluent in English and able to operate a POS system efficiently * Comfort in a high-volume/fast-paced environment * Flexible schedule with weekend/holiday availability *Physical Requirements:* * Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity. * Ability to lift and carry items weighing 35 pounds on a regular basis. * Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. * Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. * Climbing steps regularly. *Fooq's Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $14.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Vision insurance Work Location: In person