Bar Back

Barcadia Bar & Grill; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Barcadia Bar & Grill in New Orleans is seeking a Bar Back responsible for maintaining ice wells, restocking beer and liquor, and keeping the bar clean. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in restaurant hospitality and strong organizational and communication skills. Candidates should be capable of lifting 50 lbs and maintaining awareness of bar supplies. This role is essential for optimizing bartender efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fine dining hospitality or casual dining restaurant.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift 50 lbs, and work in confined spaces.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill and maintain ice wells for bartenders.
• Restock beer and liquor as needed.
• Change kegs and maintain cleanliness behind the bar.
• Prep, store, and rotate garnishes for bartenders.

Skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem solving skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for filling and maintaining ice wells for bartenders, restocking beer and liquor as needed, as well as changing kegs. Bar backs are also responsible for prepping, storing, rotating, and stocking all garnishes for the bartenders. Bar backs should not need to told, or asked, to get something, instead they should have a constant awarnes of what's on hand in the bar and what's needed BEFORE a bartender runs out of anything and/or needs to ask for it.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fine dining hospitality and/or casual dining restaurant
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to stand for long period so time, lift 50 lbs., and bend, climb or work in confined spaces
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• You must have organizational and time management skills and demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Help maintance cleanliness behind bars both during and after service
• Restocking and organization of beer coolers