Barback: Fast-Paced Bar Foundation & Growth

Pouring With Heart; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

401K Plan

EAP

Disability & Life Insurance

Career & Learning

Community Impact

Team Outings

Job summary

Pouring With Heart is seeking a Barback at Seven Grand, San Diego. You’ll support bartenders by stocking the bar, organizing supplies, maintaining ice bins, and keeping the space clean and ready for service.

This position requires alertness, teamwork, and a positive, can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment. This role is a stepping stone to growth within the company, with opportunities to learn cocktail ingredients, spirits, and service techniques, participate in tastings, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Previous barback or hospitality experience preferred but not required
• Strong work ethic, organization, and the ability to move with urgency
• Comfortable with fast-paced, physically demanding environments
• Team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills
• Passion for hospitality and willingness to learn and grow
• Must be 21+ and have valid certifications for responsible beverage service (varies by state)

Responsibilities

• Support bartenders by keeping the bar stocked, organized, and spotless throughout every shift
• Anticipate and fulfill restocking needs for spirits, beer, juice, syrups, garnishes, and glassware
• Maintain ice bins and bar tools to ensure smooth service flow
• Assist with prep tasks such as juicing, cutting garnishes, and batching syrups
• Help with breakdown, cleaning, and resetting the bar after service
• Learn cocktail ingredients, spirits, and service techniques to build a foundation for growth
• Follow all health, safety, and compliance standards, including responsible alcohol service
• Work as a team player, supporting floor staff, bartenders, and bar leadership where needed

Job description

Pouring with Heart is currently looking for a new Barback at Seven Grand, San Diego. We are excited to find a new family member. Below is a description of the role, give it a read-through, and if you think “Hell yeah!”, we’d love to start a conversation.

The Role…

As a Barback, you are the backbone of the bar, ensuring bartenders can deliver exceptional service by keeping everything stocked, organized, and ready. This role is fast-paced and physically demanding, but it is also the foundation for building knowledge and skills to grow within the company.

About this Bar:

https://www.sevengrandbars.com/sd

Main Duties, but are not limited to…

• Support bartenders by keeping the bar stocked, organized, and spotless throughout every shift.
• Anticipate and fulfill restocking needs for spirits, beer, juice, syrups, garnishes, and glassware
• Maintain ice bins and bar tools to ensure smooth service flow
• Assist with prep tasks such as juicing, cutting garnishes, and batching syrups
• Help with breakdown, cleaning, and resetting the bar after service
• Learn cocktail ingredients, spirits, and service techniques to build a foundation for growth
• Follow all health, safety, and compliance standards, including responsible alcohol service
• Work as a team player, supporting floor staff, bartenders, and bar leadership where needed
  
  
  

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Previous barback or hospitality experience preferred but not required
• Strong work ethic, organization, and the ability to move with urgency
• Comfortable with fast-paced, physically demanding environments
• Team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills
• Passion for hospitality, curiosity to learn, and commitment to growth
• Must be 21+ and have valid certifications for responsible beverage service (varies by state)
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work on your feet for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Fast-paced movements and mobility required to cover bar and floor space efficiently
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions as part of daily bar operations
  
  
  

What We Offer…

Pouring With Heart is more than a workplace, it’s a community. We invest in our people, helping you grow professionally while being part of something bigger than yourself.

• Health Care: (Medical, Dental & Vision) Full-time (30+ hours a week) employees are eligible.
• 401K: Access to a 401K retirement plan with a company match of 4% (for eligible employees).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to mental health, financial wellness and many more resources through our EAP.
• Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: Fully covered by the company for full time employees (30+ hours a week).
• Career & Learning Development: Opportunities to grow with PWH, whether into leadership roles or through new markets across the country. Access to training, tastings, and workshops to build technical skills and product knowledge.
• Community Impact: PWH employees have the opportunity to impact their neighboring communities through local outreach, mentorship, and sustainability efforts.
• Team & Company Outings: We celebrate camaraderie both in and outside the bar through events, anniversaries, attractions, travel opportunities, staff appreciation parties and more!
  
  
  

At Pouring With Heart, we raise the human spirit through community, camaraderie and connection.