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0-5 years of experience
Responsible for keeping bartenders supplied with ice, mixers, liquor and beer as well as clean glassware.
- Stocked and rotated coolers, maintained liquor room, prepared lounge for the next day’s shift
- Rang up customers and opened/ closed customer tabs.
- Assisted with bottle service and bussing
- Prepared and served mixed drinks, cocktails and beer serving a local customer base in a fast-paced, high-volume, team-oriented environment.
10+ years of experience
Worked for the first two years in the deli serving breakfast foods, sandwiches, and soups then transferred to the bar.
- Ensured that the inventory of the drinks at the bar is well stocked.
- Assisted the bartenders during rushes by serving drinks.
- Fully knowledgeable on the recipes of the drinks served at the bar.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained bar area for bartenders during peak hours, by stocking bar with supplies complying to neat and organized standards
- Managed closing duties, including cleaning entire bar area and back area
- Provided prompt, efficient, friendly, and quality service at all times
- Assisted servers by effectively handling customer complaints and special requests
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for keeping the establishment up to state required code for daily cleanliness and sanitization.
- Consistently collect, wash, sanitize and restock all glass and barware for repeated bartender use.
- Efficiently and continuously re-stock bartender serving stations with liquor, ice, fruit, straws and napkins as necessary for bartender use.
- Perform general duties such as taking out trash, stocking restrooms, and complying with special requests set forth by management.
- Maintain ongoing daily “Out of Stock” supply list and “Weekly Alcohol Use” lists to help expedite supply orders.
- Execute weekly inventory of alcohol at all stations, liquor cage, walk-in cooler and liquor room for Bar Manager to place reorders.
- Receive and back-stock weekly alcohol and supply deliveries into assigned and allocated areas of the bar.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted bartenders by stocking and restocking the bar with glasses, ice, liquor, and other supplies
- Put away inventory and maintained the cleanliness of the bar, collecting empty plates and glasses
- Wiped down surfaces
- Washed cleaned and disinfected bathrooms
- Resupply bathrooms with paper towels, toilet paper, soap, etc.
- Provided a professional, friendly, and courteous service to all customers
0-5 years of experience
Kept a well-stocked and organized bar while working in tandem with bartenders to ensure quick, communicative, and quality service.
- Prepared lunch and dinner specials for high volume college-based clientele.
- Cleaned bar, kitchen, and dining areas to keep all prep areas safe, efficient, and up to code.
- Stayed up-to-date on a large selection of local beers and specials to aid in customer inquiries.
- Served as “relief bartender” during Happy Hour rushes, seamlessly integrating into the mix.
0-5 years of experience
Served food and drinks to customers seated at bar.
- Checked customers ID to make sure they met the legal age requirement.
- Catered events and managed high volume inventory.
- Kept all stations sanitary up to restaurant’s and health department standards.
- Kept all station(s) stocked with inventory and ice-wells filled.
- Help direct and trained staff in prep, and adjustment to the flow of service.
0-5 years of experience
Implemented an organization system for liquor inventory
- Inputted orders and process payments with POS system
- Served food and drinks to customers
- Maintained bar’s inventory and appearance
- Prepared ingredients to be used during service
0-5 years of experience
Initial guest interaction and provide a high quality dining experience by anticipating and implementing all guest needs
- Responsible for setting up dining room, and maintaining tables throughout the evening
- Work directly with all bar and management staff to ensure bar is fully stocked and ready for high volume business
- Work with chef in order to provide tableside guacamole using fresh ingredients and providing superior guest interaction
- Responsible for training and implementing all restaurant policies for new staff members
- Created a unique dining experience with superior guest interaction, to include guest dialogues about restaurant events and special promotions
0-5 years of experience
Stocked bar with liquor, beer, wine, glassware, juices etc.
- Maintained overall cleanliness of bar
- Assisted servers with bussing tables when large crowd was present
- Did weekly inventory of liquor, beer, wine and other bar supplies
- Assisted with various janitorial duties
0-5 years of experience
Cleaned bar equipment and replenished bar supplies, such as liquor, fruit, ice, cups, napkins and dishes as needed.
- Stocked refrigerating units with wines and bottled beer
- Replaced empty beer kegs using safe lifting techniques and assisted with preparing garnish for drinks using proper food handling skills.
- Washed glasses, bar tops and back counters, polished bar fixtures, mopped floors and removed empty bottles and trash.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for assisting with any and all duties required to run a restaurant/bar
- Responsible for checking all IDs, maintaining a secure barrier between the bar and outside as well as between floors inside the bar, and forming/controlling any lines needed when the bar is at capacity
- Responsible for recording and monitoring occupancy to make sure fire codes are obeyed
- Responsible for relocating anyone who has been over-served or causing any other disturbance inside the bar
- Responsible for taking on any duties for servers during busy or understaffed times
- Always promoting the brand and maintaining positivity with every task and guest interaction
- Performing all of these duties promptly and appropriately in a high-energy, high-volume atmosphere where a combination of hard work and the right attitude are essential for success
0-5 years of experience
Assist the bartenders and ensure the operations of the bar run smoothly
- Generate new ideas concerning how to keep the bar running efficiently during the extremely busy months
- Analyze sales to keep the inventory properly stocked
- Exude a high energy attitude to effectively watch over four different bars within the restaurant
- Interact with customers and help security diffuse heated situations
0-5 years of experience
Serve guests in a high volume venue.
- Cash handling and guest service.
- Work under pressure in a fast paced environment accurately, efficiently and quickly.
- In charge of ordering and picking up liquor for the next day of business for the bar.
- Keep bar stocked with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
- Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
0-5 years of experience
Stock refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer or replace empty beer kegs
- Slice and pit fruit used to garnish drinks
- Fill beverage or ice dispensers
- Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays
- Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies
- Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths
0-5 years of experience
- Running food orders to 3 different designated Pool areas.
- Maximizing efficiency/productivity by assisting Servers and Bartenders
- Reducing downtime by maintaining optimum stock of alcohol/liquor at the bar and food supplies at all times
0-5 years of experience
Kept tabs on bar area for cleanliness, restocking supplements, while keeping a friendly and professional attitude
- Poured and mixed different drink orders in glasses and other utensils according to the desires of customers
- Viewed all tables carefully for refilling beverages, clearing items, and setting tables accurately
- Assisted service team on a regular basis providing amazing service to all customers
0-5 years of experience
Obtained various skills needed in the service industry such as communication, teamwork,
handling and distributing currencies, problem solving, and safety in a work environment.
- Advanced positions and received greater responsibility throughout three summers due to the demonstration of leadership, and building strong relationships with co-workers and bosses.
- Trained in managing a bar, and understanding state law regarding alcohol consumption.
- Exceeded customer expectation by having well-rounded knowledge of the island, and the Frosty
- Responsible for planning, managing, and initiating daily practice regiments for a group of twenty
- Inspiring, motivating, training, and encouraging athletes daily.
- Illustrate characteristics such as hard work, dedication, responsibility, comradery, and goal
- Collaborate with a team of coaches to implement strategies for the improvement of techniques.
- Assist with the overall coaching, supervision, wrestler skill development, and organization of practices.
- Utilize beneficial skills such as teaching, multi-tasking, detail orientation, organization,
0-5 years of experience
Moving 25+ cases of beer and liquor by hand a night
- Moving beer and liquor through large crowds in a civil manor
- Regulating and communicating with large amount of intoxicated and unmethodical customers
- Maintaining inventory through the night at 3 or more bars
- Moving and emptying 20+ garbage cans through the night
- Transporting Full and Empty Half-Barrel Kegs through large crowds by hand and handcart
- Cleaning and sanitizing bars, ice dispensers, and bar equipment daily
- Maintaining a record of product pulled out of storage
- Carrying out sudden requests from bartenders and managers in a quick and decisive manner
0-5 years of experience
Ensuring that all beverage wells/bar is well stocked with a variety of alcohol, mixers, and juices
- Switching out kegs of beer and syrups for the soda fountain
- Responsible for taking out trash and recyclables
- Provide a courteous and a professional service to guest
0-5 years of experience
- Assist the bartender when needed for customer service, also bartended in the cocktail service station
- Responsible for set up and break down of portable outside bar.
- Preparation of 20 different flavored frozen beverage mixes in 30 gallon buckets, maintenance and cleaning of all frozen beverage dispensers
- Responsible for implementing the job description and duties manual, side work sheets, all inventory lists
- Assist the bar manager with hiring and training of all new barbacks
0-5 years of experience
Assist Team Members in creating a personalized experience for every Guest.
- Communicate with Hosts regarding open tables and tables that are about to turnover.
- Stock and maintain clean glassware, silverware, and dishware.
- Ensure the bar is clean and assist Bar-Experts with making sure it is appropriately stocked.
- Ensure proper table and station appearance.
- Maintain organization of the dining room
0-5 years of experience
Had to keep up with fast paced environment during weekends.
- Had to maintain a constant stock of all liquors, alcoholic beverages and condiments.
- Provided support to bartenders
- Pick up cups from dance floor as well as washing them
- Cleaned up spills and brought replacement items to tables.
- Completed end of shit cleaning.
0-5 years of experience
Setting up the bar wells with ice
- Stocking bar with glasses as well as liquor bottles
- Cutting and filling the fruit trey for the bartenders(ex. limes, lemons)
- Help bartenders mix and service drinks
- Keeping bar clean and closing up the bar at the end of shift
10+ years of experience
Provide excellent customer service.
- Prepare meals in a high volume kitchen in a timely fashion.
- Contribute to the development of new dishes.
- Ability to lead and teach other staff members and co-workers.
- Responsible for pre-shift preparation and end of shift closing duties.
- Order supplies and keep inventory on a daily basis.
0-5 years of experience
Provide excellent customer service, serve beer and wine to patrons, and always active to help people find best beverage to fit their tastes.
- Extensive background in beer styles and attention to detail.
- Constantly clean bar, glasses and help serve and call food when applicable.
- Clean freak and will make sure bar is always spotless, as well as excellent memory and ability to multitask
0-5 years of experience
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced days
- Stock all alcoholic beverages, Serve drinks when needed
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation
- Cooked all orders to perfection in a timely manner
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for opening and closing the bar
- Ensure the bartenders have supplies that are required
- Oversee the cleanliness of the bar area
- Help customers and make sure they have a good experience
- Help management with inventory needs
6-10 years of experience
Obtained a clean working environment at all times
- Works extremely well with other crew members
- Performed the necessary opening and closing procedures
- Responsible for all venue lighting themes or custom set up
0-5 years of experience
Stocked bar with liquor, beer, wine, glassware, juices etc.
- Washed all bar dishes, mixers, blenders etc.
- Maintained overall cleanliness of bar
- Assisted servers with bussing tables when large crowd was present
- Did weekly inventory of liquor, beer, wine and other bar supplies
- Assisted with various janitorial duties
- Prepped all condiments, sauces, and necessary items to assist with the next day work
- Prepared items such as quesadillas, hot wings, steamed crab legs, grilled shrimp, house and Caesar salads etc.
- Responsible for food control and inventory
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of kitchen
0-5 years of experience
Assist bartenders in mixing and serving drink orders to patrons.
- Stock coolers and freezers with beverages when needed.
- Maintain clean and organized work environment.
- Provide quick, efficient and friendly service.
6-10 years of experience
- Work as a Barback/Bartender, supporting bartenders as needed.
- Communicate with customers along with serving food and beverages.
- Stack and replace, liquor and kegs, and taking out trash. Stack glasses, ice, and fruit.
- Responsible for keeping the bar clean and presentable.
0-5 years of experience
Accurately managed and handled product inventory into data entry.
- Stocked products and food ran in both the restaurant and client rooms.
- Took reservations and phone orders for clients.
- Sat, served, and bussed tables quickly and efficiently.
0-5 years of experience
- Set up banquet for big events and made sure that the customers are we’ll attended by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Showed enthusiasm and knowledge about the food and beverages offered at the events.
- Clean tables by taking away the plates, glassware and utensils to the dishwasher
- As a Barback my job it’s to carry the drinks from the storage to the station where I help the bartender set up the glassware, and if is need I pour the drinks.
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
0-5 years of experience
Opening and Closing of the Bar and Venue
- Ensure Bar runs smoothly throughout operating hours (Restocking products)
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for guests
- Manage the Bar Inventory and report to Operations
0-5 years of experience
Stock inventory, restock bar, help with organizing party set up.
- Run food, support bar & servers, clear tables. Assist servers with patrons needs.
- Help with distribution of Wine Bar events & promotion via social media.
- Contribute input into marketing efforts and restaurant environment.
0-5 years of experience
Slice and pit fruit used to garnish drinks.
- Mix and prepare flavors for mixed drinks.
- Stock refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer or replace empty beer kegs.
- Wash glasses or other serving equipment at bars.
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for all back of bar duties including but not limited to; Stock beer coolers, liquor, ice
- Manage supply changes and bar preparation
- Direct all end of shift cleaning responsibilities
0-5 years of experience
Directed and assigned duties for all barback’s for each shift
- Received beverage deliveries & checked delivered contents to verify product quantity
- Responsible for nightly ordering & inventory checks
- Monitored all bars & barback activities to ensure that bartenders had the supplies that they needed
0-5 years of experience
Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
- Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation.
- Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.
- Inspect restrooms for cleanliness.
- Take and prepare to-go orders.
- Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
- Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths.
- Serve food to customers when waiters or waitresses need assistance.
- Prepare cash receipts after establishments close, and make bank deposits.
0-5 years of experience
Wash glassware restock ice beer and alcohol
- Answer any questions regarding the menu.
- Maintain a personal bank and handle all cash transactions.
- Run food, serve tables, re-stock glassware, plate ware, garnishes, and other
0-5 years of experience
Wipe down tables and bar tops
- Re-stock garnishes and mixes
- Always ensure there is enough clean glassware
- Re-stock ice when needed
- Maintain clean rags in each bartender’s station
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for providing security services for customers and bar members
- Deploy and follow safety procedures
- Prepare reports on incidents and accidents
- Controls situations and fights than can interfere with public safety
6-10 years of experience
- Maintaining accessibility to resolve potential problems
- Monitor and restock inventory on the bar
- Handle and run food orders in a timely manner
0-5 years of experience
- Set up bar before event
- Replenish stock room with beverages
- Maintain a organized and open spaced stock room
- Clean and organize bar after events are over
Barback Duties and Responsibilities
Providing support to bartenders involves a number of different duties. We analyzed many barback job descriptions to compile the following list of barback duties and responsibilities:
Change Kegs as Needed Barbacks need to have a certain amount of physical strength to lift full kegs and carry them from storage. They also have to know how to properly tap a keg.
Clean and Restock Glassware While most places have a dishwasher for kitchenware, glassware from the bar is washed and restocked by the Barback.
Open and Close Tabs Barbacks open and close tabs for customers so bartenders can focus on the customers who are still ordering drinks. This requires basic math and a working knowledge of point of sale software.
Retrieve Drinks for Bartender Barbacks don’t have the specialized knowledge of bartenders, but most can make basic drinks when support is needed during busy hours. They also clear out empty bottles and glasses from the lounge area.
Keep Beer Cooler and Liquor Shelf Stocked When the stock of liquor or a certain beer get low, it is the Barback’s responsibility to restock the beer cooler and liquor shelf.
Prepare and Restock Garnishes The limes, lemons, oranges, and other garnishes for beers and mixed drinks are prepared by barbacks. This duty requires manual dexterity to safely handle kitchen knives.
Alert Bouncer of Problematic Customers During down times, barbacks provide support to the security team by monitoring the crowd for any signs of unruly behavior. This is an especially important duty at nightclubs and college bars.
Barback Skills and Qualifications
Barbacks have to be strong and have good physical endurance, as they have to lift kegs and be on their feet all day. They also need to be able to switch tasks smoothly and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Here are some specific skills employers look for in barbacks:
- Manual dexterity – to change kegs, fix drain clogs, and clean glassware
- Basic mixology – although bartenders make most of the drinks, barbacks need to know how to mix the most common drinks so they can help during busy times
- Social awareness – to feel the overall ” vibe ” of a crowd and identify trouble before it happens
- Teamwork – barbacks and bartenders work as a team and must have good communication to keep the bar running smoothly
- Prioritization skills – there is no one to tell barbacks what to do when things get busy; they use their prioritization skills to complete tasks based on urgency and importance
Barback Education and Training
Employers do not require barbacks to have any specialized education. All that is required is a high school diploma. Technical knowledge, such as how to tap a keg, is learned through on-the-job-training.
Barback Salary and Outlook
According to the national bureau of labor statistics, demand for bartenders, which includes barbacks, is set to rise two percent through 2026. The national median hourly wage is $10 for barbacks. Those in the top 10 percent make above $19.34, while those in the bottom 10 percent make below $8.32. Like bartenders, barbacks make most of their money from tips.
Barback Resources
Do you want to use a barback position to enter the food and hospitality industry? If so, check out the list of resources below:
National Bartenders Association – The National Bartenders Association is the top professional organization for bartenders and barbacks. It has a community forum that is great for networking, as well as a blog that is regularly updated with articles that cover the latest bartending trends.
The Bartender’s Bible: 1001 Mixed Drinks and Everything You Need to Know to Set up Your Bar – This book is perfect for both bartenders and barbacks. Not only does it cover virtually any mixed drink one would ever have to make, but it also covers the various aspects of setting up a perfect bar.
Tales of the Cocktail – Tales of the Cocktail is a series of cocktail festivals that are put on around the country. These festivals serve as a blend of industry conference and celebratory event. The blog has excellent features on everything related to the cocktail industry. Its archives are worth a browse for barbacks.
The Art of Mixology – This is a must-read for barbacks who have a true passion for what they do. The author covers the technical aspects of making a cocktail, as well as all of the little things that make a great bartender or barback.
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CONTENT STRATEGISTGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
