Barback - AVA Garden Bar

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AVA Garden Bar in St. Louis, MO, a premier nightlife destination, seeks a barback to support high-energy service in a premier indoor/outdoor setting. You will assist with prep, restock, keg changes, and maintaining a clean bar area while delivering friendly, efficient guest service.

Qualifications include food service experience, fluent English, 18+ age, and strong communication and math skills. The role may require nights, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Food service experience and general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Must be 18+ (age depending on state regulations).
• Communication skills are used when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are used when taking orders and paperwork.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, are used frequently.

Responsibilities

• Show energetic, outgoing, fun demeanor while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform basic bar prep: refill ice, restock beer/liquor, cut garnishes.
• Change empty kegs in keg room and move full kegs of beer.
• Maintain a clean bar by cleaning spills and taking out trash.
• Organize bar and drink ware; clear and clean bar promptly.
• Handle more than one task at a time.
• Provide polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.

Skills

Energetic personality

Outgoing

Professional

Fluent English

Communication skills

Reading and writing

Math skills

Ability to multitask

Food service experience

Alcohol awareness

Job description

AVA Garden Bar is one of St. Louis’ premier nightlife destinations, offering a unique experience that blends the energy of an upscale indoor nightclub with the vibrant atmosphere of an outdoor oasis. Located in the heart of Ballpark Village, AVA features high-energy entertainment, elevated hospitality, creative programming, and an inviting outdoor space that provides a one-of-a-kind setting for guests.

Barback Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Show that you are an energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform basic prep work behind the bar: refilling ice bins, restocking beer/liquor, cutting garnishes.
• Change empty kegs in keg room, including moving full kegs of beer.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment by cleaning up spills and emptying trash cans.
• Organizes bar and drink ware.
• Clear and clean bar in a timely manner.
• Perform more than one task at a time.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.

Barback Qualifications

• Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Must be at least age 18 or older, depending on state regulations.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Barback position requires the ability to perform the following

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 200 pounds (kegs, ice, glasses, trays, etc.)
• Move about the facility efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in assigned work area.