Barback

Toca Madera; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Toca Madera in Houston is seeking an observant Bar Back to support bartenders and keep the bar running smoothly in a fast-paced setting. You will restock garnishes, napkins, glassware, and manage cleanliness while learning the menu to assist customers efficiently.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and strong time-management as you help open/close duties, manage ice and inventory, and ensure accurate drink preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a full-service dining environment.
• Knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and wine is preferred.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist opening/closing duties and restock garnishes, napkins, glassware, and towels.
• Keep the bar well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer; check taps and appliances.
• Clean surfaces, scrub coolers, and manage waste; learn cocktail recipes.
• Take orders and process payments during peak hours; interact with guests.
• Support bartenders and maintain bar organization and cleanliness.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Physical stamina

Job description

Toca Madera is an experience for all your senses. The Mexican-inspired steakhouse brings bold flavors, premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere together to create unforgettable nights. The menu highlights elevated interpretations of Mexican classics, crafted with a commitment to sustainable and organic sourcing that enhances every dish.
With locations in Scottsdale, Houston, Las Vegas, and Miami coming soon, Toca Madera continues to define indulgent, sensory-driven dining with impeccable flavor and vibrant energy.Toca Madera is an experience for all your senses. The Mexican-inspired steakhouse brings bold flavors, premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere together to create unforgettable nights. The menu highlights elevated interpretations of Mexican classics, crafted with a commitment to sustainable and organic sourcing that enhances every dish.
With locations in Scottsdale, Houston, Las Vegas, and Miami coming soon, Toca Madera continues to define indulgent, sensory-driven dining with impeccable flavor and vibrant energy.

We are looking for an observant, efficient Bar Back who can work with other staff members to ensure that our customers receive prompt, seamless service. The Bar Back will assist in cleaning the bar, preparing garnishes, ensuring the bar is well stocked with napkins, straws, glassware, garnishes, and all other necessities, and taking on other duties to support the Bartender and ensure that the bar operates smoothly. You should be knowledgeable about menu items, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment.

To be a successful Bar Back, you should be passionate about working as part of a team to deliver excellent drinks and service to customers. You should be efficient, reliable, and perceptive with excellent communication and time management skills

Outcomes

Day to Day

• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.
• Ensuring bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Checking taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs or changing out kegs, if needed.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Learning about menu items and memorizing cocktail recipes.
• Taking orders, preparing drinks, bussing tables, opening tabs, and processing payments especially during peak hours.
• Speaking to customers, answering questions, handling complaints.
• Maintain records and report levels of usage to assist in reordering process and ensuring that delivered items are stored properly

Ensure brand standards are maintained

• Ensure correct product is being used as specified by Beverage Director and on menu
• Relay any changes on menu to management and staff
• Proper back bar and well placement of spirits
• Oversee preparation of cocktails, making sure the right measurements and ingredients are being used.
• Cleanliness of all wells and organization
• Making sure that all items prepared properly by prep
• Help push staff incentive programs
• Building rapport with guests in order to build our number of repeat customers

Qualifications

• Posses a diligent work ethic
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Display the ability to forecast and anticipate the needs of our guests and the restaurant
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a Full Service Dining Experience
• Strong knowledge in cocktails, spirits and wine
• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shifts and lift up to 25 lbs