Barback: High-Volume Bar Support & Cleanliness Pro

Bungalow Hospitality Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bungalow Hospitality Group in Long Beach, CA seeks a Barback to support busy bar operations, ensure stocked wells, and uphold safety and compliance standards. You will assist with inventory, deliveries, and station cleanliness while maintaining high service levels in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred candidates have 3+ years in high-volume bars, RBS certification, and California Food Handler certification, plus strong teamwork and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification required within 60 days of hire (AB 1221).
• Must be at least 21 years of age (B&P Code 25663).
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume bar environment.
• Genuine passion for food and wine preferred.
• California Food Handler Card required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the position or a directly related role, including high-volume restaurant experience.
• Understanding of California labor laws, workplace regulations, and ethical business practices.
• Authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9 verification required).

Responsibilities

• Stock, restock, and rotate beer, wine, spirits, mixers, garnishes, ice, and glassware throughout service.
• Participate in weekly inventory.
• Anticipate bartenders' needs in real time during high-volume service; keep wells full and stations clean.
• Cut, prep, and replenish fresh garnishes, juices, syrups, and other batched components to recipe.
• Change kegs, swap CO2 tanks, and assist with basic draft system maintenance.
• Receive, organize, and rotate deliveries; assist with inventory counts and storage.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and sanitation per California Retail Food Code.
• Manage safe handling of broken glass, hot water, and chemical sanitizers.
• Report safety, sanitation, or equipment concerns to management promptly.
• Verify guest IDs when requested and uphold California ABC compliance and RBS standards.
• Maintain current California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to handle alcohol behind the bar (B&P Code 25663).
• The physical demands described here: stand, lift up to 50 lbs, etc.
• California labor laws awareness and policy adherence.

Skills

High-volume bar experience

Inventory awareness

Compliance knowledge

Safety minded

Education

RBS Certification

California Food Handler Card

Job description

Bungalow Hospitality Group in Long Beach, CA seeks a Barback to support busy bar operations, ensure stocked wells, and uphold safety and compliance standards. You will assist with inventory, deliveries, and station cleanliness while maintaining high service levels in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred candidates have 3+ years in high-volume bars, RBS certification, and California Food Handler certification, plus strong teamwork and safety awareness.