Barback

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a Barback to support bartenders and keep the bar area clean and well stocked. You will help prepare garnishes, manage glassware, and ensure smooth service behind the bar, including stocking supplies and maintaining organization.

This role rewards energy and reliability, with growth potential as many bartenders have started out as Barbacks. You’ll be expected to arrive on time, follow safety policies, and contribute to a welcoming guest experience.

Qualifications

• Commitment to service and operational excellence.
• Energetic team player with positive attitude.
• Able to make quick decisions and hold team members accountable.

Responsibilities

• Assist bartenders by keeping bar area clean and stocked
• Anticipate needs throughout the shift.
• Report timely to work and prepared to start at the starting time. Know your work area and set up as directed.
• Abide by the operating standards outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
• Ensure prompt, quality service is provided.
• Practice safe work habits; follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations; complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training

Skills

Commitment to Service

Energetic

Tough minded

Job description

Our Barbacks are an essential part of the team and the Bartenders’ extra set of hands. Barbacks are the go‑to support for everything behind the bar. You will assist in cleaning the bar, preparing garnishes, and ensuring the bar is well stocked with glassware, garnishes, straws, etc. There’s opportunity for growth in this role as many bartenders have started out as Barbacks.

Responsibilities

You will enjoy this role if you are:

• Committed to Service – This role is responsible for service and operational excellence with our team and guests.
• Energetic – If our team is happy, then our guests will be happy.
• Tough minded – When necessary, you can make the difficult decisions and hold team members accountable.

Here is what you will do:

• Assist bartenders by keeping bar area clean and stocked
• Anticipate needs throughout the shift.
• Report timely to work and prepared to start at the starting time. Know your work area and set up as directed.
• Abide by the operating standards outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
• Ensure prompt, quality service is provided.
• Practice safe work habits; follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations; complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training