Bar Back (Part-Time)

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts is seeking a part-time Upper Bar - Bar Back to stock and prep before and during service at our Milwaukee property. This role supports bartenders by keeping garnishes, fruits, and juices ready and ensuring supplies are maintained throughout the shift.

The position requires knowledge of liquor regulations, basic math for portions and inventory, and the ability to lift up to 200 lbs as needed. Strong English communication and safety understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preparing alcoholic beverages and liquor regulations applicable to service.
• Basic math skills to ensure proper deliveries, portions, and inventory.
• Manual dexterity to handle glassware, knives, and kegs.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate in English for service.
• Ability to read and follow safe-handling instructions for products and equipment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 200 lbs as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare perishable garnishes, fruits, and juices according to business levels.
• Assist in maintaining adequate supplies for the bar and bartenders.
• Retrieve and verify orders from storeroom for accuracy.
• Store products properly and in designated areas.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with health standards in bar areas.
• Scoop and transport ice to service areas.
• Wash dishes and redistribute to appropriate areas as needed.
• Assist with additional duties as requested by management.

Skills

Basic math

Dexterity

English language

Reading safety labels

Lifting ability

Job description

Description

Upper Bar - Bar Back (Part-Time)

POSITION PURPOSE

Stock, prep, and keep the bar stocked before and during service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare perishable garnishes, fruits, and juices according to business levels.
• Assist in maintaining adequate supplies for the bar and bartenders.
• Retrieve and verify orders from storeroom for accuracy.
• Store products properly and in designated areas.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with health standards in bar areas.
• Scoop and transport ice to service areas.
• Wash dishes and redistribute to appropriate areas as needed.
• Assist with additional duties as requested by management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be knowledgeable in preparation of alcoholic beverages including adhering to all State, Federal, and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to ensure proper delivery amounts, understand portion sizes, and assist with inventory.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hands and arms in order to use a knife, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, tap kegs, and extend arms overhead to stock items.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate in English in order to provide service as requested by bartenders, managers and guests.
• Ability to read and comprehend safe-handling instructions of products and equipment.
• Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs.