Barback job description template
Barbacks keep the bar stocked and clean so bartenders can stay in front of guests: hauling ice, changing kegs, restocking liquor and running glassware. It's an entry-level job and a common path to bartending. Your post should explain how tips are shared, how late shifts run and whether you'll train barbacks to make drinks.
Barback
Part-timeYour Company is hiring a barback to keep our bar stocked, clean and ready for a busy night. You'll fill ice wells, change kegs, restock beer, wine and liquor, and keep clean glassware coming so our bartenders never have to leave their guests. It's hands-on work with plenty of hustle, and it's the best way to learn how a bar really runs. No experience needed. We'll show you everything.
What you’ll do
- Fill ice wells and bins before service and keep them topped up all night
- Change kegs and CO2 tanks, and let a manager know about any draft line problems
- Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers and garnishes before the bartenders run low
- Bring racks of clean glassware from the dish area, then polish and sort them at the bar
- Clear empty glasses and bottles from the bar, and take out bar trash and recycling
- Cut fruit and prep fresh juices and simple syrups from our recipes
- Keep the floor behind the bar dry and the walkways clear of boxes and spills
- Break down the bar at close by cleaning drains, floor mats, coolers and speed rails
What we’re looking for
- Meets our state's legal requirements to work in a bar and handle alcohol
- Able to lift cases and ice buckets up to 50 lbs and move kegs with a hand truck
- Able to move quickly and safely in a crowded bar and stay out of the bartenders' way
- Available for late-night and weekend shifts, often until after close
- Reliable, with a good attitude when the night gets busy
Nice to have
- Previous barback, busser or restaurant experience
- Interest in learning to bartend
- TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol training
Schedule
Part-time evening shifts, mostly Thursday through Saturday, often running past close while the bar is cleaned and restocked. Extra shifts are available for events and holidays.
What we offer
- Tip-out from bartenders on every shift, per our tip policy
- Staff meal before your shift
- Training to move behind the bar when you're ready
- We cover the cost of alcohol service training
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Barback our company is hiring a barback to keep our bar stocked, clean and ready for a busy night. You'll fill ice wells, change kegs, restock beer, wine and liquor, and keep clean glassware coming so our bartenders never have to leave their guests. It's hands-on work with plenty of hustle, and it's the best way to learn how a bar really runs. No experience needed. We'll show you everything. What you’ll do • Fill ice wells and bins before service and keep them topped up all night • Change kegs and CO2 tanks, and let a manager know about any draft line problems • Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers and garnishes before the bartenders run low • Bring racks of clean glassware from the dish area, then polish and sort them at the bar • Clear empty glasses and bottles from the bar, and take out bar trash and recycling • Cut fruit and prep fresh juices and simple syrups from our recipes • Keep the floor behind the bar dry and the walkways clear of boxes and spills • Break down the bar at close by cleaning drains, floor mats, coolers and speed rails What we’re looking for • Meets our state's legal requirements to work in a bar and handle alcohol • Able to lift cases and ice buckets up to 50 lbs and move kegs with a hand truck • Able to move quickly and safely in a crowded bar and stay out of the bartenders' way • Available for late-night and weekend shifts, often until after close • Reliable, with a good attitude when the night gets busy Nice to have • Previous barback, busser or restaurant experience • Interest in learning to bartend • TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol training Schedule Part-time evening shifts, mostly Thursday through Saturday, often running past close while the bar is cleaned and restocked. Extra shifts are available for events and holidays. What we offer • Tip-out from bartenders on every shift, per our tip policy • Staff meal before your shift • Training to move behind the bar when you're ready • We cover the cost of alcohol service training
Screening questions for a barback
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- Can you work Friday and Saturday nights until the bar closes?Yes / No · required
- Have you worked in a bar, restaurant or other busy job before? Tell us briefly.Short answer
- Tell us about a time you kept up with a lot of physical work without falling behind.Paragraph
Barback interview questions
- What do you think a bartender needs most from a barback during a rush?
- The ice well is nearly empty, a keg just kicked and a bartender is asking for limes. What do you do first?
- How would you carry a full bucket of ice through a crowded bar safely?
- A guest at the bar asks you to make them a drink. How do you handle it?
- What would you do if a glass broke in or near the ice well?
- How late can you usually stay on a closing shift?
- Would you like to bartend someday? What have you already picked up?
Tips for hiring a barback
- Have your bartenders meet the finalists. They'll work side by side all night, so their opinion matters.
- Explain the tip-out in your post, including how it's worked out, since tips are a big part of what barbacks take home.
- Treat barbacks as your bartender pipeline. Promoting someone who already knows your bar is easier than teaching an outside hire your systems.
- Check your state's liquor rules for barbacks before you post. Some states treat stocking and serving alcohol differently, and your post should match.