About This Role
Being a Barback means supporting the bartenders and service staff to ensure the bar area is clean, well-stocked, and running smoothly. This dynamic role helps create an exceptional experience for guests in a lively venue, offering an opportunity to develop skills in food and beverage service.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness of the bar area, including bar cleaning, glassware washing, and general tidiness to uphold hygiene standards
- Restock bar supplies such as liquor, mixers, garnishes, and glassware efficiently during service hours
- Assist with bussing tables and clearing empty glasses or dishes from the bar and dining areas to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Support bartenders with food preparation tasks, including garnishing drinks and handling light food items when needed
- Handle manual handling tasks such as heavy lifting of supplies, stock movement, and equipment setup safely and efficiently
- Ensure compliance with food service bar safety standards and alcohol regulations at all times
- Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate beverage service, manage customer needs promptly, and maintain a lively atmosphere
Requirements
- Previous experience in food service or hospitality environments, particularly in bars or restaurants
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks including heavy lifting of supplies and equipment
- Strong communication skills to interact confidently with team members and guests
- Basic math skills for cash handling and POS transactions
- A positive attitude with a focus on customer service excellence in fast-paced environments such as bars, restaurants, or hospitality venues
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of venue beverage service, bar safety protocols, and POS (Point of Sale) systems like Aloha POS or Micros POS
- Experience with food handling, food preparation, or catering services
- Familiarity with nightclubs, banquet events, or hotel food service operations
Benefits