GiGi Manchester - Barback

Gusto Restaurants Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Free Food on Shift

Job summary

Gusto Restaurants Ltd is looking for a passionate Barback for The Bar at GiGi. This role is crucial in creating a seamless service experience in a vibrant Italian dining atmosphere.

You will maintain stock levels, prepare garnishes, and support the bartenders, thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Benefits include competitive pay, development opportunities, and free food on shift.

Qualifications

• No years of bar experience required, attitude and willingness to learn matter most.
• Must be sociable, friendly, and enjoy teamwork.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep the bar fully stocked throughout service.
• Support Bartenders to focus on creating drinks.
• Prepare garnishes, juices, and bar mise en place.

Skills

Teamwork

Proactiveness

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Interest in cocktails

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Barback

The Bar at GiGi

Up to £13.50 per hour (including Tronc) + Benefits

THE ROLE

At GiGi, the bar is at the heart of the experience.

It’s where the evening begins, where aperitivo turns into dinner, and where guests settle into the rhythm of a long Italian night. Behind every beautifully made cocktail and effortless service is a bar team working together — and as a Barback, you are a vital part of making that happen.

We’re looking for a passionate, energetic Barback who thrives in a busy environment, loves being part of a team and wants the opportunity to learn and develop.

You’ll work alongside our Bartenders and Bar Managers to keep the bar organised, stocked and ready for service. From preparing garnishes and replenishing glassware to keeping stations immaculate and anticipating what the team needs next, you’ll help create a bar operation that feels smooth, confident and effortless.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Keep the bar fully stocked throughout service, including glassware, ice, garnishes, spirits, wines and other essentials


• Support our Bartenders so they can focus on creating exceptional drinks and guest experiences


• Prepare garnishes, juices and bar mise en place before and during service


• Collect, wash, polish and replenish glassware quickly and efficiently


• Maintain exceptionally clean and organised bar, storage and preparation areas


• Replenish stock throughout the shift and communicate when items are running low


• Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and cellar organisation


• Work with pace and urgency during busy periods while maintaining attention to detail


• Anticipate what the bar team needs rather than waiting to be asked


• Support the wider restaurant team whenever needed


• Learn our drinks, ingredients and bar standards, developing your knowledge and skills along the way

WHO YOU ARE

You don’t need years of bar experience — attitude, energy and a willingness to learn matter most.

You’ll be someone who:

• Is sociable, friendly and enjoys working as part of a team


• Thrives in a fun, busy and fast-paced restaurant


• Takes pride in keeping things clean, organised and prepared


• Is proactive and always looking for what needs doing next


• Remains calm and focused when the bar gets busy


• Is reliable, hardworking and ready to get stuck in


• Has an interest in cocktails, wine and hospitality


• Wants to learn, develop and build a career within the industry


• Looks for the good, does the right thing and understands that exceptional hospitality is a team effort

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Up to £13.50 per hour (including Tronc), plus benefits

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay


• Apprenticeship and development opportunities


• Free food on shift


• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress your career


• Plus loads more

WHY GiGi?

GiGi is a love letter to Italian dining at its most glamorous — inspired by the golden age of Italian style, hospitality and the pleasure of staying out.

Our restaurant is a vibrant, bustling destination, bringing together great Italian food, outstanding drinks and genuine hospitality.

Our bar celebrates aperitivo culture, classic Italian cocktails and great wine, delivered by a team who are passionate about what they do.

For the right person, the Barback role is the perfect place to begin or continue building a career behind the bar, developing your knowledge and skills with the opportunity to progress toward becoming a Bartender.

At GiGi, we don’t simply serve food and drinks. We create moments.