Special Events Utility & BarBack

M Culinary Concepts; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Grab-and-go lunches

Job summary

M Culinary Concepts, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated Special Events Utility & Bar Back to support bar setup, stock, and service across events.

You will handle loading, inventory, safety procedures, and post-event breakdown with a fast-paced team; the role offers a flexible schedule and tips.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking individual with basic understanding of bar operations and beverage service.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event load-in, bar setup, and placement of equipment, ice, supplies, and beverage products.
• Stock bars according to established procedures and ensure all products and supplies are ready before service.
• Monitor assigned bars and replenish beverages, ice, mixers, and supplies throughout events.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; remove trash, recycling, and empty containers.
• Track product and equipment counts, report shortages or discrepancies, and follow inventory transfer and return procedures.
• Communicate promptly with supervisors and bar teams regarding supply needs, equipment issues, and safety concerns.
• Assist with bar breakdown, product returns, equipment cleaning, and event load-out.
• Follow company, venue, sanitation, and alcohol safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Lifting capability

Adaptability

Multitasking

Tools

Radio usage

Job description

• Location 20645 N 28th Street,Phoenix, AZ, 85050,United States
• Base Pay $15.15 - $18.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation +Tips
• Employee Type Variable hour

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

Special Events Utility & Bar Back

M Culinary Concept is searching for a passionate Special Events Utility & Bar Back to help us create incredible catering experiences across the Southwest. We’re an award-winning catering company based in Phoenix, AZ (we're talking TOP COMPANIES TO WORK FOR & GREAT PLACES TO WORK three years running!).

About the Role

The Special Events Utility and Bar Back is the operational link between event logistics, product distribution, and guest facing bar service. This position helps ensure every bar is completely built, safely stocked, and ready before service; maintains product, ice, supplies, cleanliness, and organization during the event; and supports an accurate, efficient breakdown afterward. This role requires urgency, physical stamina, strong communication, and consistent attention to product and equipment accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with event load-in, bar setup, and placement of equipment, ice, supplies, and beverage products.
• Stock bars according to established procedures and ensure all products and supplies are ready before service.
• Monitor assigned bars and replenish beverages, ice, mixers, and supplies throughout events.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; remove trash, recycling, and empty containers.
• Track product and equipment counts, report shortages or discrepancies, and follow inventory transfer and return procedures.
• Communicate promptly with supervisors and bar teams regarding supply needs, equipment issues, and safety concerns.
• Assist with bar breakdown, product returns, equipment cleaning, and event load-out.
• Follow company, venue, sanitation, and alcohol safety procedures.

M Culinary Concept: Where Food is Fun!

Forget stuffy corporate kitchens. At M Culinary Concepts, we're a passionate crew obsessed with crafting amazing food & beverage experiences. Our core values? Inspiring Passion, Service to Others, and Making Huge Fun! Think fast-paced, collaborative, and full of good times (and of course, delicious food!).

The Perks You Deserve:

You’ll enjoy a flexible schedule, opportunities for advancement and daily grab-and-go lunches made by our amazing chefs! Plus, you’ll stay connected with our internal app and experience the spirit that makes M Culinary Concepts so special.

What we need from you:

Besides your amazing attitude, we need a reliable, hardworking individual with a basic understanding of bar operations and beverage service. You should be familiar with health and safety regulations and possess strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You must be capable of lifting and carrying heavy items, such as cases of beverages and bags of ice, and be comfortable working on your feet for extended periods. If you can follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision, we’d love to have you on our team!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bar backing, catering, hospitality, event setup, or warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely move equipment using carts or team lifting when needed.
• Strong organizational, communication, attention-to-detail, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs, maintain accurate counts, and remain composed in a high-volume environment.
• Reliable transportation and availability for varied schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Comfortable working indoors or outdoors in changing weather and event conditions.
• Ability to use radios and other equipment safely after training. Required certifications must be obtained and maintained.

Physical and Work Requirements

Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and use team lifting or approved equipment for heavier or awkward items.

Push and pull loaded carts, dollies, ice bins, and beverage equipment across ramps, thresholds, carpet, concrete, grass, and other event surfaces.

Stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, squat, twist, climb stairs, and work in confined service areas.

Work shifts that may exceed eight hours and include early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and changing call or release times.

Work indoors or outdoors in heat, cold, wind, rain, noise, crowds, low light, wet areas, and around ice, glass, electrical cords, vehicles, and moving equipment.

Work Shift

This Barback/Utility Team Member position offers a flexible schedule, with shifts generally including long hours, evening and weekend work.