Barback

Crewny; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Commuter Benefits

Paid Safe and Sick Leave - New Orleans

Job summary

Holywater NOLA in New Orleans seeks a Barback with elevated, high-volume restaurant experience to support bartenders and front-of-house service.

The role requires passion for service, beverage knowledge, and strong multitasking skills. Shifts include day, night, weekends, and weekdays; compensation starts at $2.13/hour plus tips, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Capable of standing and walking for long periods.
• Able to lift 30+ lbs.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of drinks and bar culture.
• Polished appearance and grooming.
• Willing to work in outdoor climate conditions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the right hand to the bartender, continuously assisting in execution of service and beverage menus.
• Communicate with venue management daily.
• Comply with sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food handling techniques.
• Comply with safety plans and standards as trained.
• Execute venue recipes and quality control for drinks and food.
• Exercise sound judgement considering safety and customer needs.
• Greet and thank guests with energy and enthusiasm.
• Interact with guests with positivity and composure.
• Keep work area clean to meet DOH standards.
• Know menu items and provide recommendations on request.
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation tasks as directed.
• Prepare in-house syrups and garnishes.
• Report to work in neat uniform and maintain personal hygiene.

Skills

Multi-tasking

High-volume environment

Verbal communication

English fluency

Safety standards

Beverage knowledge

Job description

Job Overview

Holywater NOLA is seeking a Barback with elevated, high-volume restaurant experience. Barbacks are an integral part of our collaborative front‑of‑house team, helping to create exceptional guest experiences.

Venue

Holywater NOLA

Location

622 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Pay

$2.13/hour, plus tips

Schedule

Day, night, weekend, and weekday shifts available

Position Summary

Barbacks are the central support system for the bar. As such, you must possess a passion for service, knowledge of the beverage world, and strong multi‑tasking and prioritization skills. Barbacks should continually challenge themselves to work quickly and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as the right hand person to the bartender, continuously assisting in execution of service and beverage menus
• Communicate with venue management daily
• Comply with Company and Department of Health established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food preparation and handling techniques and safety protocols
• Comply with Company safety plan and standard as set forth in training materials
• Execution of venue recipes and food production quality control
• Exercise sound judgement taking into account safety, customer needs, and environmental factors
• Greet and thank each guest with energy, enthusiasm, and humility
• Interact with guests with positivity and composure in all circumstances
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times to ensure DOH standards are met
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of every item on the menu and answer guest questions with clarity and confidence, providing recommendations upon request
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation tasks as directed
• Prepare in‑house syrups and garnishes
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; maintain well‑groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy
• Set up and breakdown station to specification; perform cleaning tasks at the conclusion of each service and prepare for the following service
• Store food properly and safely according to Company training and DOH standards; complete necessary temperature checks according to Company training
• Store food properly and safely according to Company training; stock all beverage items properly according to the menu and par levels
• Uphold established culture and values

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to perform essential job functions when working in a high business volume, fast‑paced environment
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods of time as required to perform essential job functions
• Able to lift 30+ lbs.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• General knowledge of industry safety standards and procedures
• Industry standard knowledge of classic drink recipes, beer, wine, and spirits
• Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work in outdoor climate conditions

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire the shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping. Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Safe and Sick Leave - New Orleans

Company Culture

We were raised in the hospitality industry and have come to believe that the highest calling is treating people well, making them feel at home, and communing over good food and drinks. It brings us all together.

We believe everyone should work in an environment where they are well compensated, culturally enriched, and treated with respect. Across the spectrum of our workforce, our employees take home industry leading income.

Equal Opportunity Employer

622 Conti Street Operator LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.