Bar Back

Il Migliore Restaurant; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Il Migliore Restaurant in Boca Raton, FL, seeks a barback to keep our bar stocked, spotless and service-ready so bartenders can focus on guests while learning a premier cocktail and wine program.

You will stock, prep and maintain the bar, assist with deliveries and inventory, and support during peak periods. This is a pathway to bartending in a premier Italian dining destination that emphasizes hospitality, craftsmanship and excellence.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of barback, bar or restaurant experience required.
• High energy, reliability and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to anticipate needs and work cleanly in a tight space.
• Interest in growing into a bartending role.
• Meets Florida’s legal age requirements for handling alcohol.
• Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Stock liquor, wine, beer, mixers, glassware, ice and garnishes before and during service.
• Prep juices, syrups and garnishes to recipe.
• Change kegs, replace CO2 and rotate product (first in, first out).
• Run and polish glassware, and keep the bar, wells and floor clean and dry.
• Remove empties, recycling and trash promptly.
• Help receive and put away liquor and wine deliveries, and assist with inventory counts.
• Support bartenders with service bar tickets during peak periods.

Skills

High energy

Reliability

Sense of urgency

Job description

Behind every exceptional bar is a barback who keeps it flawless. You’ll keep our bar stocked, spotless and service-ready so our bartenders can focus on guests, while learning a premier cocktail and wine program from the inside. It’s a direct path to bartending.

Il Migliore is a premier Italian dining destination in the heart of Boca Raton. We practice cucina italiana contemporanea: Italy’s regional culinary traditions, expressed through original recipes, innovative technique and chef-driven artistry, with an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our kitchen is built on artisanal ingredients, hand‑crafted pastas, responsibly sourced seafood and premium meats. Our cellar holds iconic Italian producers, rare vintages and exceptional bottlings from around the world. From the dining room to our private dining spaces, we are committed to hospitality of the highest order, and to being recognized among the finest Italian restaurants in the region: culinarily, culturally and operationally.

• Pay: $13–$17 per hour + tips, based on experience
• Reports to: Bar Manager / Lead Bartender

What you’ll do

• Stock liquor, wine, beer, mixers, glassware, ice and garnishes before and during service
• Prep juices, syrups and garnishes to recipe
• Change kegs, replace CO2 and rotate product (first in, first out)
• Run and polish glassware, and keep the bar, wells and floor clean and dry
• Remove empties, recycling and trash promptly
• Help receive and put away liquor and wine deliveries, and assist with inventory counts
• Support bartenders with service bar tickets during peak periods

What we’re looking for

• 1+ year of barback, bar or restaurant experience
• High energy, reliability and a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to anticipate needs and work cleanly in a tight space
• Interest in growing into a bartending role
• Meets Florida’s legal age requirements for handling alcohol
• Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays

Physical requirements

Stand and walk for full shifts, climb stairs, and repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs (cases, ice bins, kegs with assistance).

Why join our opening team

Few restaurants at this level open in South Florida. You will work in a chef-driven kitchen and dining room, learn a world-class wine program, and help define our standards from the first night. We invest in people who take pride in precision, grace under pressure and continuous improvement.

Il Migliore is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Employment is contingent on verification of eligibility to work in the United States.