Barback

Job Description

Job Description

Department: F&B

Reports To: Bar Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Pay : $11.35 + tips

Hours: Combination of shifts, AM, Mid and PM shifts based on business and events

Weekend coverage needed consistently - If you are looking for weekends off, this is not the job for you

Summary: The Barback is an essential support role that ensures the bar operates efficiently and seamlessly. Acting as the backbone of service, the Barback assists bartenders by maintaining stock levels, preparing bar supplies, and keeping the bar area clean and organized. This role allows bartenders to focus on crafting drinks and delivering exceptional guest service.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Keep the bar fully stocked with liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, napkins, and straws
2. Replenish ice wells and restock supplies throughout the shift
3. Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages to bartenders and management
4. Restock bar items during opening, service, and closing periods
5. Change empty beer kegs and manage CO₂ tanks
6. Ensure taps, coolers, and bar equipment are functioning properly
7. Troubleshoot minor equipment issues or report concerns to management
8. Prepare the bar before service, including setting up ice, tools, mats, and garnishes
9. Assist with closing duties, including breakdown, cleaning, and restocking
10. Ensure all areas are organized and ready for the next shift
11. Wash, dry, and polish glassware
12. Clean spills promptly and maintain a neat bar top and work area
13. Remove empty bottles, trash, and debris from bar and service areas
14. Sweep and mop bar and surrounding guest areas
15. Sanitize high-touch surfaces such as counters, chairs, and railings
16. Handle safety situations such as broken glass or spills immediately
17. Support bartenders by anticipating needs and responding quickly during service
18. Assist with running food and delivering items when needed
19. Help clear glassware and utensils from bar and tables
20. Communicate effectively with bartenders, servers, kitchen staff, and management
21. Assist with guest requests and direct concerns to appropriate team members
22. Support order entry or basic service tasks during peak periods as needed

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.