Bar Back - Banquets Beverage

Hyatt Regency; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Atlanta is seeking a Barback to shadow and support bartenders by refilling garnishes, polishing glasses, stacking napkins, hauling kegs, and restocking supplies. This role also involves floor-cleaning and assisting with spill cleanups to keep service smooth.

The ideal candidate will have a great attitude, be willing to learn, and be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs to support on-site bar operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Experience as a barback or busser is helpful but not required.
• Polite, team-oriented dishwasher and service support mindset.

Responsibilities

• Keep bar stocked with garnishes, glassware, and supplies before service.
• Clear glasses, run drinks, and assist bartenders during service.
• Clean counters and spills; restock bar materials between shifts.
• Set up and tear down bar areas at the start and end of each shift.

Skills

Attitude

Willingness to learn

Physical fitness

Job description

Summary

A Barback is responsible to shadow and support bartenders by refilling garnishes, polishing glasses, stacking napkins, hauling kegs, bringing glassware back from the dishwasher. Equivalent of a busser, the barback makes sure that bartenders have everything they need (like glasses, garnishes, stocked bottles, fresh kegs) at all times. They’re also on the floor helping to clean up spills and retrieve more supplies.

Organization- Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Summary

A Barback is responsible to shadow and support bartenders by refilling garnishes, polishing glasses, stacking napkins, hauling kegs, bringing glassware back from the dishwasher. Equivalent of a busser, the barback makes sure that bartenders have everything they need (like glasses, garnishes, stocked bottles, fresh kegs) at all times. They’re also on the floor helping to clean up spills and retrieve more supplies.

The ideal Barback Candidate will have a great attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to lift a min of 30 lbs.

Barback's Duties and Responsibilities:

Before Service

• Keep the bar fully stocked at all times.
• Prep garnishes (lemon and lime wedges and wheels, herbs, bloody mary garnishes, pickles, olives, etc), and label and date containers.
• Fill olive and lemon trays.
• Refill ice wells.
• Restock liquor bottles.
• Change out beer kegs.
• Replenish napkins, toothpicks, ashtrays, peanuts, and other counter items.
• Maintain clean bar rags in each bartender’s station.

During Service

• Clean counters.
• Clean glasses and dishes.
• Run drinks and clear glasses.
• Clean drink spills and sweep broken glassware.
• Help the bartenders with anything they need.
• Take out the trash or recycling throughout the shift (and wash hands after handling any garbage).
• Collect empty glasses from the bar.

After Service

• Clean counters.
• Take out the trash or recycling throughout the shift (and wash hands after handling any garbage).
• Clean glasses and some dishes.
• Set up and tear down the bar at each shift.
• Restock all bar containers for the next shift, including juicing citrus for bar use the next night.

The Barback position is an ideal role, steppingstone, for someone who wants to be a bartender in the future.