Barback - Sports & Social Cary

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality group is seeking a Barback for their Sports & Social venue in Cary. This entry-level, part-time role involves assisting with basic bar duties, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have food service experience, strong communication skills, and be at least 18 years old. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old or older, depending on state regulations.
• Ability to read and write for taking orders and completing paperwork.
• Experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic prep work behind the bar: refill ice bins, restock beer/liquor.
• Change empty kegs in the keg room and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide polite and professional customer service.

Skills

Food service experience

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Alcohol awareness certification

Basic mathematical skills

Job description

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Sports & Social Cary is a one‑of‑a‑kind sports bar and social lounge located in downtown Cary. The venue features multiple TV screens and state‑of‑the‑art AV technology, along with an LED display that can show several games simultaneously. Guests are treated to an elevated dining and beverage experience with made‑from‑scratch menu items, curated cocktails, live music, and special events several days a week.

Responsibilities

• Show that you are an energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform basic prep work behind the bar: refill ice bins, restock beer/liquor, cut garnishes.
• Change empty kegs in the keg room, including moving full kegs of beer.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy environment by cleaning up spills and emptying trash cans.
• Organize bar and drinkware.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Food service experience with general knowledge of bar/nightclub operations.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages are preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old or older, depending on state regulations.
• Strong communication skills for 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 required for taking orders and completing paperwork.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 200 pounds (kegs, ice, glasses, trays, etc.).
• Move about the facility efficiently and safely.
• Handle food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bend, stand, stoop, kneel as needed.
• Withstand potential climate temperature changes in the assigned work area.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants