Support Staff

Opus Hospitality is hiring front-of-house support staff for a new cocktail bar concept opening in Chelsea. 

 

This role is for people who know how a busy cocktail bar actually runs. FOH Support Staff are expected to flex between barback, busser, and food runner responsibilities depending on the needs of the night. Awareness, speed, and communication matter just as much as physical execution.

 

This is a late-night, cocktail-forward environment. Support staff are essential to keeping service smooth, the bar stocked, and the floor moving cleanly during high-volume service.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Flex between barback, busser, and runner duties as needed

• Support bartenders with ice, glassware, restocking, and bar cleanliness

• Clear and reset tables efficiently to support service flow

• Run food and support table service during busy periods

• Maintain cleanliness of FOH areas, service stations, and high-touch surfaces

• Communicate clearly with bartenders, servers, and management

• Anticipate needs during peak service and act without being prompted

• Support opening, closing, restocking, and sidework duties

• Follow NYC health, safety, and alcohol service standards

 

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a barback, busser, runner, or FOH support preferred

• Comfort working in fast-paced, high-volume nightlife environments

• Strong sense of urgency and situational awareness

• Ability to multitask and shift priorities throughout service

• Physically able to lift, carry, and move efficiently during long shifts

• Reliable, punctual, and accountable

• Team-first mindset with strong communication skills

• Open availability for nights, weekends, and holidays

 

To apply, please submit a resume. Applications with headshots will be prioritized.