Barback

Live Nation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Live Nation seeks a hospitality team member to support fast-paced events, stay informed on menu items, assist with opening/closing side duties, and ensure proper waste handling and safety standards.

The role requires flexibility, ability to work late hours, and a Responsible Alcohol Training Certification or equivalent; previous live music experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work late hours.
• Flexible schedule.
• Skills in interpersonal communication and teamwork.
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms.
• Responsible Alcohol Training Certification or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed of current menu items and descriptions.
• Follow Special Events guidelines to ensure event success.
• Handle side duties including stocking ice bins, liquor, beer, wine, and coolers, including lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Clean and assist with maintaining bar equipment.
• Perform opening/running/closing side duties according to policy.
• Par all ice bins and bars to venue specifications.

Skills

Ability to work late hours

Flexible schedule

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Responsible Alcohol Training

Job description

What This Role Will Do

• Stay informed of current menu items and descriptions
• Follow Special Events guidelines to ensure event success
• Handle side duties including stocking ice bins, liquor, beer, wine, and coolers, including lifting/moving up to 25 lbs.
• Clean and assist with maintaining bar equipment
• Perform opening/running/closing side duties according to HOB policy
• Put all trash and recyclable products in proper receptacles
• Separate glass, cardboard, and plastics per local codes
• Operate trash compactor per procedures policy
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance and HOB alcohol policies
• Ensure that trash containers are clean, free of odor and lined
• Maintain HOB safety and sanitation standards
• Par all ice bins to the fullest levels at all times
• Par all bars per venue specifications

What This Person Will Bring

Required

• Ability to work late hours
• Flexible schedule
• Skills in interpersonal communication and teamwork
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
• Responsible Alcohol Training Certification or Equivalent

Preferred

• 3 years’ work experience interacting with people in a positive environment
• Experience recognizing valid ID’s
• Experience in a live music environment

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Working environment is fast paced, often loud and stressful
• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques
• Intensely physical environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Live Nation is passionate and committed to our people and goes beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. We support equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.