Barback – Fast-Paced Bar Support for Busy Shifts

City Line Bar; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City Line Bar and Grill in the Capital Region is seeking a Barback to support bartenders and keep the bar stocked and organized. This role emphasizes efficiency, cleanliness, and teamwork to ensure fast service during shifts.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, restocking, glassware care, and assisting with opening, running, and closing sidework. Availability Saturday through Tuesday and Sunday afternoons during football season is required.

Qualifications

• The barback role supports bartenders by keeping the bar stocked, clean, and organized.
• Ability to anticipate bartender needs and maintain a prepared workspace.
• Availability required: Saturday–Tuesday and Sunday afternoons during football season.

Responsibilities

• Keep beer, wine, liquor, glassware, ice, garnishes, juices, and bar supplies fully stocked and rotated using FIFO.
• Maintain clean and organized coolers, storage areas, and bar equipment.
• Wash and polish glassware throughout the shift.
• Change kegs and restock backup kegs; notify a manager of changes.
• Empty bus bins and garbage; assist with keeping the dish area organized.
• Maintain clean bar tops, mats, tap areas, and surrounding spaces.
• Assist bartenders by bussing and resetting bar tables and replenishing guest supplies.
• Complete opening, running, and closing sidework.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Communicate low inventory and equipment issues to management.

Skills

Stock management

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

FIFO

Job description

City Line Bar and Grill in the Capital Region is seeking a Barback to support bartenders and keep the bar stocked and organized. This role emphasizes efficiency, cleanliness, and teamwork to ensure fast service during shifts.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, restocking, glassware care, and assisting with opening, running, and closing sidework. Availability Saturday through Tuesday and Sunday afternoons during football season is required.