Barback

Stereo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Staff discounts and benefits

Pension scheme

Mobility to other venues

Job summary

STEREO in Covent Garden, London, seeks a proactive Barback to support bartenders during service. You will prep and stock bar stations, handle fresh juices and garnishes, and keep equipment clean and available for the team.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, health & safety, and a flexible, sociable approach to shifts. You will join a venue renowned for its late-night culture, training opportunities, and potential mobility to other venues internationally.

Qualifications

• Interest in mixology and cocktail culture.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Flexible and engaging team player.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bar setup and stocking alongside bartenders.
• Keep bar stations stocked and clean during service.
• Prepare juices, garnishes and deliver to bartenders as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the bar area.
• Open and close the bar following established procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Social and engaging

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Eligibility to work in UK

Job description

Inspired by the vibrant late-night cultures of New York and London, complete with the undertones of Parisian chic, STEREO offers a masterfully curated mix of music, food, and drinks. STEREO features an extensive drinks menu, American inspired culinary bar classics, and an eclectic and dynamic music programme. The bar offering sees local products from Partizan Brewery and Thames Distillers (including a STEREO house vodka & gin). The music ties it all together, with a rotating series of resident DJs and curated one-off performances.

Job: Barback

Based in: Covent Garden, London

A barback is critical to the successful activity of the venue: fast, problem-solving, and organised, the barback works hard to deliver the best bar set-up and continues to provide incredible support during service hours.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bar Preparation and Stocking

• Assist with the set-up of bar stations alongside bartenders, including fruits, herbs, garnishes, spirits, syrups, glassware, and bar tools.
• Ensure all bar stations remain fully stocked during service.
• Prepare fresh juices, fruits, and garnishes and deliver them to bartenders as required.

Bar Organisation and Equipment Care

• Keep the back bar area clean, organised, and tidy at all times.
• Maintain and clean bar equipment to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Keep the bar storage areas well organised and properly stocked.
• Regularly clean the ice machine and maintain hygiene standards.
• Empty and clean the juice machine during service and thoroughly clean it at the end of service.
• Ensure a consistent supply of clean and polished glassware is available for bartenders throughout service.

Cleanliness and Health & Safety

• Maintain cleanliness across the entire bar area during service.
• Follow all health, safety, and quality regulations.

Opening and Closing Duties

• Assist with the opening and closing of the bar following the established procedures.
• Support the team with tasks such as setting up the bar before service and clearing rubbish at the end of the shift.
• Contribute to maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout the entire service.

ABOUT YOU

• Have an interest in mixology and cocktail culture and desire to grow and develop.
• Attention to detail.
• Social, engaging and motivated.
• Flexibility to respond quickly sand positively to a range of work situations.
• Be well spoken with excellent communication skills.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK FOR US?

Whether you’re looking for an entry-level employment or a new opportunity to evolve, we make a point to recruit, develop, and retain the most motivated and talented people from all backgrounds and skills. Here is what we can offer:

• On the job and personalised training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to develop a clear career path: weekly masterclass, internal training and training with brands, incentive, etc.
• Possibility of inner company mobility within our foreign venues such as Italy, France, Spain or Switzerland.
• Staff discounts and benefits.
• Pension scheme.