Barback: Fast, Friendly Support Behind the Bar

Opry Entertainment Group & Ryman Hospitality Properties; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Opry Entertainment Group & Ryman Hospitality Properties is seeking a Barback to support our legendary music and entertainment venues. You will stock, clean, and maintain bar areas so bartenders can shine, especially during high-volume shows.

You are fast, friendly, and safety-minded, ready to help with inventory, sanitation, and guest service while upholding health and alcohol-service standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated team player and self-starter.
• Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety-minded manner.
• Able to work during peak times, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, and maintain work areas. Restock ice bins, beverages, kegs, plasticware, etc.
• Keep all beverage storage areas clean and organized at all times. Assist with inventory, product rotation (FIFO), and date labeling to ensure fresh products are readily available for preparation.
• Perform defined opening, running, and closing duties as assigned.
• Comply with bar weekly deep cleaning schedule. Put all trash and recyclable products in proper receptacles. Make sure trash receptacles are clean and odor-free.
• Attend pre-shift meetings. Stay informed of current menu items and descriptions.
• Communicate daily entertainment and upcoming events in venue.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Safety minded

Guest service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Opry Entertainment Group & Ryman Hospitality Properties is seeking a Barback to support our legendary music and entertainment venues. You will stock, clean, and maintain bar areas so bartenders can shine, especially during high-volume shows.

You are fast, friendly, and safety-minded, ready to help with inventory, sanitation, and guest service while upholding health and alcohol-service standards across shifts.