Barback

Coma Coffee Roasters; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Coma Coffee Roasters in Edwardsville, IL seeks a reliable barback to stock the bar, assist bartenders, and maintain a clean workspace during service.

You will lift and carry heavy items, clear tables, wash glasses, and support the team while delivering friendly, attentive service to patrons, including evenings and weekends. Attention to safety, menu reading, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina to lift and carry heavy items.
• Restaurant experience strongly preferred.
• High energy and stamina required.
• Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Excellent customer service to treat patrons like family.
• Ability to read menus, safety documents, and other work-related documents.

Responsibilities

• Keep bar stocked with liquor, syrups, glasses, and all other necessary itmes before and during service
• Removes all dishes and other items from table following the meal
• Keep the bar area neat and clean
• Performs cleaning side work as assigned
• Completes all service paperwork as required
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Skills

Physical stamina

Restaurant exp

High energy

Calm under pressure

Time management

Verbal comms

Evenings/weekends

Customer service

Read menus/safety

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for stocking the bar, assisting bartenders, removing all the used dishes and tableware, washing and polishing glasses, and maintaining a clean work space for bartenders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Keep bar stocked with liquor, syrups, glasses, and all other necessary itmes before and during service
• Removes all dishes and other items from table following the meal
• Keep the bar area neat and clean
• Performs cleaning side work as assigned
• Completes all service paperwork as required
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Physical stamina to lift and carry heavy items (dishes, tubs, etc.)
• Previous restaurant experience strongly preferred
• High energy and stamina are required
• Ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively
• Strong verbal communication skills required
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
• Excellent customer service to treat patrons like family
• Ability to read menus, safety documents, and other work-related documents