Barback

Shindigs Country Kitchen Bar & Stage; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Tip-share earnings

Employee discounts

Job summary

Shindigs is a Riverside venue where great food, live music, and good times come together — and behind every great bartender is a great barback helping keep the bar moving. We’re looking for an energetic, dependable Barback who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn’t afraid to hustle.

If you like staying busy, working as part of a team, and being right in the middle of the action, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and a genuine sense of urgency.
• Dependable, punctual, and ready to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a loud, busy, fast-paced bar and live-music environment.
• Willingness to clean, stock, lift, carry, and handle behind-the-scenes work.
• Friday and Saturday availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep bartenders stocked with liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, and supplies throughout service.
• Restock beer coolers, wells, back bar, and service areas before items run out.
• Refill ice bins and maintain backup ice during high-volume shifts.
• Change kegs and assist with maintaining draft beer service.
• Collect, wash, polish, and restock glassware.
• Keep bar tops, wells, sinks, coolers, floors, storage areas, and service stations clean and organized.
• Remove trash, empty bottles, cardboard, and other waste throughout the shift.
• Prepare garnishes, mixers, and other bar-prep items as assigned.
• Set up the bar before service and assist with closing/breakdown at night.
• Assist with inventory receiving, rotating, and organization.
• Communicate with bartenders/managers to anticipate bar needs.
• Assist with guest service and alcohol service when trained and assigned.
• Jump in during busy weekends, live music, and events to help.
• Maintain a clean, safe, professional, and energetic Shindigs atmosphere.

Skills

Work ethic

Team player

Punctual

Multi-tasking

Job description

Shindigs is where great food, cold drinks, live music, and good times come together — and behind every great bartender is a great barback helping keep the bar moving.

We’re looking for an energetic, dependable Barback who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn’t afraid to hustle. This is a hands‑on position for someone who notices what needs to be done, stays one step ahead of the bartenders, and takes pride in keeping the bar stocked, clean, and ready for whatever the night brings.

If you like staying busy, working as part of a team, and being right in the middle of the action, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Keep bartenders stocked with liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, and other supplies throughout service
• Restock beer coolers, wells, back bar, and service areas before items run out
• Refill ice bins and maintain backup ice during high-volume shifts
• Change kegs and assist with maintaining draft beer service
• Collect, wash, polish, and restock glassware
• Keep bar tops, wells, sinks, coolers, floors, storage areas, and service stations clean and organized
• Remove trash, empty bottles, cardboard, and other waste throughout the shift
• Prepare garnishes, mixers, and other bar-prep items as assigned
• Help bartenders set up the bar before service and complete closing and breakdown responsibilities at the end of the night
• Assist with receiving, rotating, and organizing bar inventory
• Communicate with bartenders and managers to anticipate what the bar needs before it becomes a problem
• Assist with guest service and alcohol service only when properly trained, certified, and assigned
• Jump in wherever needed during busy weekends, live music, and special events
• Help maintain a clean, safe, professional, and energetic Shindigs atmosphere

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and a genuine sense of urgency
• Ability to stay productive without needing constant direction
• Dependable, punctual, and ready to work as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a loud, busy, fast‑paced bar and live‑music environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and recognize what needs attention first
• Willingness to clean, stock, lift, carry, and handle the behind‑the‑scenes work that keeps a busy bar running
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform the physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Previous restaurant, barback, busser, or other hospitality experience is preferred, but not required
• Must obtain and maintain any food‑handler and responsible beverage service certifications required for assigned duties
• Friday and Saturday evening and late‑night availability is strongly preferred

Why Work at Shindigs?

• Flexible scheduling
• Tip‑share earning opportunities
• Fun, high‑energy team environment
• Restaurant, bar, live music, and nightlife atmosphere
• Hands‑on opportunity to learn how a high‑volume bar operates
• Opportunity to develop your skills and potentially grow into additional Front of House positions
• Employee discounts and perks
• Be part of a growing local Riverside restaurant and entertainment venue

Ready to Get Behind the Bar?

If you’re dependable, like staying busy, and understand that great teamwork is what keeps a packed bar running, we want to meet you.