Part-Time Event Barback (Flexible Schedule)

Tres LA Group; West Hollywood (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Très L.A. Bistro & Bar in West Hollywood is seeking a Part-Time Event Barback to support high-volume nights and select catered events at the Pacific Design Center and other venues.

This role offers flexible scheduling, evening and weekend shifts, and a chance to work behind the scenes to keep service running smoothly while you pick up quality shifts alongside other commitments. Ideal for hospitality professionals seeking additional hours or supplementary income.

Qualifications

• Prior barback, bartender, restaurant, catering, or event-service experience preferred
• Strong sense of urgency and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A polished, professional, team-first attitude
• Comfortable with physically active work, including lifting cases, carrying ice, moving kegs or equipment as needed, standing for long periods, setup, breakdown, and cleaning duties
• Reliable transportation and availability for nights, weekends, and occasional late shifts—sometimes as late as 3:00 AM
• Flexibility to pick up scheduled shifts as business needs arise
• Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certification, where required

Responsibilities

• Support bartenders by keeping bars stocked, clean, organized, and ready for service
• Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, glassware, ice, garnishes, napkins, and other bar supplies throughout the shift
• Assist with bar setup, breakdown, cleaning, and resetting before and after service
• Collect and polish glassware, remove trash and recycling, and maintain clean work areas
• Help with guest-facing service as needed, including food running, bussing, and other front-of-house support
• Communicate clearly with bartenders, captains, managers, servers, and culinary teams
• Follow all food safety, alcohol service, and company policies

Job description

Part-Time Event Barback (Flexible Schedule)

Très L.A. is looking for hardworking, polished barbacks to join our part-time team for busy nights atTrès L.A. Bistro & Bar, as well as select catered events atPacific Design Centerand other event locations.

This role is ideal for hospitality professionals looking to pick up high-quality shifts alongside another job or commitment. Shifts are scheduled in advance but vary based on events and business needs, so strong evening and weekend availability is essential.

What You’ll Do

• Support bartenders by keeping bars stocked, clean, organized, and ready for service
• Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, glassware, ice, garnishes, napkins, and other bar supplies throughout the shift
• Assist with bar setup, breakdown, cleaning, and resetting before and after service
• Collect and polish glassware, remove trash and recycling, and maintain clean work areas
• Help with guest-facing service as needed, including food running, bussing, and other front-of-house support
• Communicate clearly with bartenders, captains, managers, servers, and culinary teams
• Follow all food safety, alcohol service, and company policies

What We’re Looking For

• Prior barback, bartender, restaurant, catering, or event-service experience preferred
• Strong sense of urgency and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A polished, professional, team-first attitude
• Comfortable with physically active work, including lifting cases, carrying ice, moving kegs or equipment as needed, standing for long periods, setup, breakdown, and cleaning duties
• Reliable transportation and availability for nights, weekends, and occasional late shifts—sometimes as late as3:00 AM
• Flexibility to pick up scheduled shifts as business needs arise
• Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certification, where required

If you enjoy the energy of a busy bar or event and take pride in keeping service running smoothly behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.