Job Brief
Barbacks are assistants to the Bartender. Barbacks ensure that bartenders have all the supplies they need in order to serve customers. Barbacks have many responsibilities, including stocking, replenishing, and maintaining a clean work area.
Job Description
- ● Tidy up tables, counters and other bar areas
- ● Collect empty glasses and bottles
- ● Restock the bar with straws, coasters and napkins
- ● Prepare mixers, juices and cocktail garnishes
- ● Replenish peanuts and fruits
- ● Change out beer kegs and replace liquor bottles
- ● Remove trash and wipe down drink spills
- ● Refill ice bins
- ● Clean rags throughout the shift
- ● Assist the Bartenders during rush hours
Job Requirements
- ● Minimum age to serve alcohol
- ● Interest in the hospitality industry; previous entry-level experience in a bar or restaurant is not mandatory, but will be considered a plus
- ● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- ● Team spirit
- ● Basic knowledge of bar menu items and recipes (different types of beers and mixed drinks)
- ● Physical ability to lift beer kegs, hold trays of bottles and glassware and stand during the shift
- ● Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends and public holidays
- ● High school diploma; additional certification in mixology or hospitality is a plus