Barback

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a Barback to keep the bar stocked and organized, batch cocktails per recipes, and support bartenders to ensure fast, seamless guest experiences.

You thrive in a high-energy setting, stay ahead of needs, and take pride in cleanliness, organization, and teamwork. This role offers opportunities to grow into bartending leadership and a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, bar, hospitality, or high volume service experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to work at least 30 hours each week
• Day, evening, weekend, and holiday availability based on business needs
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, physically demanding environment
• Strong communication skills and a team first mindset
• Professional appearance that meets company grooming and uniform standards
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Keeping the bar fully stocked with ice, glassware, spirits, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, and supplies
• Preparing and batching cocktails according to company recipes and standards
• Restocking and organizing the bar throughout service to maximize speed and efficiency
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace at all times
• Supporting bartenders by anticipating needs before they become urgent
• Assisting with opening, closing, inventory, and daily prep responsibilities
• Washing and polishing glassware while maintaining presentation standards
• Taking ownership of bar readiness before, during, and after every shift

Skills

Hustle

Ownership

Willingness to learn

Job description

Stay Ready. Move Fast. Power the Bar.

Some people react.

You anticipate.

You know the best bartenders can only perform at their highest level when everything they need is exactly where it should be. Ice is full. Glassware is stocked. Garnishes are prepped. Cocktails are batched. Every detail matters, and you're already thinking three steps ahead.

As a Barback, you're the engine behind the bar. Your preparation, urgency, and attention to detail keep service flowing, support your teammates, and help create exceptional guest experiences.

If you enjoy staying active, thrive under pressure, and take pride in being the teammate everyone relies on, you'll feel right at home here.

What You'll Do

As a Barback, you'll help create exceptional experiences by:

• Keeping the bar fully stocked with ice, glassware, spirits, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, and supplies
• Preparing and batching cocktails according to company recipes and standards
• Restocking and organizing the bar throughout service to maximize speed and efficiency
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace at all times
• Supporting bartenders by anticipating needs before they become urgent
• Assisting with opening, closing, inventory, and daily prep responsibilities
• Washing and polishing glassware while maintaining presentation standards
• Taking ownership of bar readiness before, during, and after every shift

You'll Thrive Here If You

• Naturally stay one step ahead of what's needed
• Enjoy physical, fast paced work and staying active throughout your shift
• Take pride in organization, cleanliness, and preparation
• Work with urgency without sacrificing quality
• Love being part of a team and helping others succeed
• Embrace feedback and look for opportunities to improve
• Hold yourself accountable and follow through on every task
• Believe preparation is the foundation of exceptional hospitality

Why Join Our Team?

Great bars are built by great teams, and great teams rely on exceptional Barbacks.

Here you'll find:

• Competitive pay
• Hands on beverage and hospitality training
• A clear path to becoming a Bartender and future leadership opportunities
• A culture built on trust, ownership, and teamwork
• Leadership that invests in your growth
• A high energy workplace where every shift is different
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on every guest experience

Your work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact is visible in every drink served, every bartender supported, and every guest who enjoys a seamless experience.

What We're Looking For

We hire people with hustle, ownership, and a willingness to learn.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous restaurant, bar, hospitality, or high volume service experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to work at least 30 hours each week
• Day, evening, weekend, and holiday availability based on business needs
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, physically demanding environment
• Strong communication skills and a team first mindset
• Professional appearance that meets company grooming and uniform standards
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and operational excellence

Before You Apply

When considering a new opportunity, the most important question isn't "Can I do this?"

It's "Do I want this?"

We'll determine whether you have the skills or can learn them.

Only you can decide if you're excited to work hard, support your team, master your craft, and help create unforgettable guest experiences.

If your values align with ours, we'd love to meet you.