Bar Backs

Punch Bowl Social; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Team member discounts on food, beverag

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for growth and development

Competitive hourly rate + tips

Job summary

Punch Bowl Social in Arlington, VA is seeking Barbacks who bring energy and hospitality to a vibrant team. You will help create authentic guest experiences with careful attention to detail and ensure smooth bar operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, value teamwork, and enjoy engaging with guests, this role offers flexible hours, growth opportunities, and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Value guest experiences and take pride in everything you do.
• Attitude aligned with hospitality.
• Strong communication with strangers.
• Teamwork makes work enjoyable and efficient.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant/bar is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Creating authentic, custom guest experiences through a high level of attention to detail and service
• Delivering high quality food and beverage that is geared toward the guest preferences because you are an expert in what we offer
• Supporting the bar team by juicing, stocking, prepping and rotating kegs and service ware that allow proper execution of the steps of service
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in bars, service stations, storage areas, prep stations, and all other workstations assigned
• Working side by side with fellow team members to provide a high level of hospitality

Skills

Guest experience focus

Positive attitude

Communication

Teamwork

High-volume experience

Job description

Description

Barbacks – We want you at Punch Bowl Social!

Life is short, work somewhere awesome. Join the Punch Bowl Social crew today and be the envy of all your friends.

• Competitive hourly rate + tips
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Referral bonus program
• Team member discounts on food, beverage and activities!

Our Barbacks are protectors of all that is sacred: our craft beverage program. The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job.

But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

• You value guest experiences and take pride in everything you do
• You've got attitude (the right kind, of course)
• Communication is key - you should be comfortable talking with strangers
• You understand that work is easier - and more fun - with teamwork
• Experience working in a high-volume restaurant/bar is ideal

What you'll be doing:

• Creating authentic, custom guest experiences through a high level of attention to detail and service
• Delivering high quality food and beverage that is geared toward the guest preferences because you are an expert in what we offer
• Supporting the bar team by juicing, stocking, prepping, rotating kegs, products and service ware that allow proper execution of the steps of service
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organization in bars, service stations, storage areas, prep stations, and all other workstations assigned.
• Working side by side, with your fellow team members in support of providing a high level of hospitality

*** Must be 21 years old and over ***

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We focus on an inclusive culture and celebrate everyone for who they are. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.