Barback

Boxcar Bar + Arcade; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 9,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% pizza discount

After-shift drink

Competitive benefits available

Arcade workplace

Job summary

Boxcar Bar + Arcade in Durham is seeking a driven Barback to support bartenders, stock supplies, and handle basic prep for a fast-paced venue across North Carolina locations. You’ll learn the bar mechanics, assist with beer and wine stocking, and help keep the workspace clean and organized.

The role requires physical stamina, weekend availability, and a readiness to work private events. Compensation ranges from $7.50 to $8.00 per hour, with opportunities to grow in a unique arcade-influenced

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Availability to work weekends, closing shifts, and private events as needed.
• Physical requirement: stand for 8 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, move kegs with a teammate.

Responsibilities

• Learn the flow; support bartenders so they never have to stop pouring.
• Master the prep; change kegs, clean draft lines, organize cooler, cut fruit to par.
• Earn your stripes; stock beer and wine, wash glassware, manage trash.
• Protect the environment; keep bar top clean, mats sprayed, service areas tidy.
• Event muscle; assist with setup and breakdown for private parties.

Job description

Description

At Boxcar, our product is a good time. For us, that means cold drinks, exciting games, great pizza, and even better people.

Boxcar has four locations across North Carolina. We’re not a chain. We value personality. What ties each spot together is a team that cares deeply about making each guest’s night a great one and looking out for one another.

Our vibe is eclectic, sometimes eccentric, but always welcoming. Our customers are a mix of pinball regulars, after-work crews, party-goers, competitive skee-ballers, and folks who just want a smooth drink in a place that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Our Barbacks are the backbone of the operation. We are looking for people with a high motor who can anticipate needs before they happen. If you want to learn the industry from the ground up and aren't afraid of hard work, this is where you start.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: Kitchen

Location: Durham

Compensation: $7.50 - $8.00 / hour

What You’ll Do

• Learn the flow. Your main job is to support the bartenders so they never have to stop pouring. You anticipate needs—ice, fruit, glassware—before they run dry.
• Master the prep. You’ll learn the mechanics of the bar, from changing kegs and cleaning draft lines to organizing the cooler and cutting fruit to par.
• Earn your stripes. You handle the heavy lifting—stocking beer and wine, washing the glassware, and managing trash. It’s hard work, but it’s how you prove you can handle the rush.
• Protect the environment. You keep the bar top wiped down, the mats sprayed, and the service areas spotless. A messy bar is a slow bar.
• Event muscle. For private parties, you assist with the setup and breakdown of tables, chairs, and linens, ensuring the event space is ready for showtime.

What We’re Looking For

Our Non-Negotiables

• No a**holes. We value kindness, honesty, integrity, and consideration. If you can’t abide by that, Boxcar isn’t the place for you.
• One team, one dream. We don’t do silos or pass the buck. Pitch in and help out, even if it’s not your core responsibility. No job is too small.

What Else We’re Looking For

• Hustle. You have a keen eye for detail and can move fast without losing your cool.
• Conscientiousness. You take the job seriously, but you don’t take yourself too seriously.
• Genuine hospitability. You like people, and it shows in how you work.
• Physicality. You are able to stand for 8 hours, lift up to 50 lbs solo, and move kegs with a teammate.
• Reliability. Full stop. Show up, on time, every time.
• Availability. You are ready to work weekends, closing shifts, and private events as the business needs.
• Requirements. Must be 21 years of age or older.

What We Offer You

• A culture you actually like. We aim to foster an environment where people want to work. We treat adults like adults, but don’t forget to have fun like kids.
• We’ll have your back. The no a**holes policy applies to customers as well.
• Growth opportunities. This is the proving ground. We prefer to promote from within—many of our best bartenders and managers started exactly where you are.
• And the perks. 50% pizza discount, after-shift drink, competitive benefits available, and a workplace that is literally an arcade.