Bar Back - City Line

City Line Bar and Grill; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City Line Bar and Grill in Albany, NY is seeking a Barback to support the bartending team by stocking, cleaning, and organizing the bar area during shifts. You will anticipate bartender needs and maintain a clean workspace to keep service moving smoothly.

Responsibilities include stocking beverages and supplies, restocking kegs, bussing tables, and performing opening/closing sidework while maintaining safety and organization. Availability on weekends and football Sundays is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep beer, wine, liquor, glassware, ice, garnishes, juices, and bar supplies fully stocked and properly rotated using FIFO.
• Maintain clean and organized coolers, storage areas, and bar equipment.
• Wash, polish, and properly organize glassware throughout the shift.
• Change kegs and restock backup kegs as needed, notifying a manager of keg changes.
• Empty bus bins and garbage before they become full and assist with keeping the dish area organized.
• Maintain clean bar tops, bar mats, tap areas, and surrounding spaces.
• Support bartenders by bussing and resetting bar tables and replenishing guest supplies such as napkins, straws, plates, and silverware.
• Complete all assigned opening, running, and closing sidework.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment at all times.
• Communicate low inventory, equipment issues, spills, broken glass, and other concerns to management.

Job description

Barback - Job Description

The Barback supports the bartending team by keeping the bar fully stocked, clean, organized, and running efficiently throughout the shift. The Barback is responsible for anticipating bartender needs and maintaining a clean, well-prepared workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep beer, wine, liquor, glassware, ice, garnishes, juices, and bar supplies fully stocked and properly rotated using FIFO.
• Maintain clean and organized coolers, storage areas, and bar equipment.
• Wash, polish, and properly organize glassware throughout the shift.
• Change kegs and restock backup kegs as needed, notifying a manager of keg changes.
• Empty bus bins and garbage before they become full and assist with keeping the dish area organized.
• Maintain clean bar tops, bar mats, tap areas, and surrounding spaces.
• Support bartenders by bussing and resetting bar tables and replenishing guest supplies such as napkins, straws, plates, and silverware.
• Complete all assigned opening, running, and closing sidework.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment at all times.
• Communicate low inventory, equipment issues, spills, broken glass, and other concerns to management.

The goal of the Barback is to keep the bar stocked, clean, organized, and moving so bartenders can focus on providing excellent guest service.

Required availability Saturday-Tuesday
Sunday Afternoons during football season 12-5pm