We are currently hiring barbacks for the HI-FI and the HI-FI Annex. We're seeking reliable, experienced barbacks. We offer a competitive hourly wage and are scheduling interviews now! Please complete the requested information below which outlines your experience and availability.

*Must have a valid Indiana Bartenders/Liquor License

*Must be at least 21 years of age 

Job Description
Position: Barbacks
Schedule: Nights & Weekends, Some Friday and Saturday Day Shifts
Type: Part Time | Event-based

Compensation: $12.00 per hour tips

We are looking for an observant, efficient barback who can work with other staff members to ensure that our customers receive prompt, seamless service. The barback will assist in cleaning the bar, preparing garnishes, ensuring the bar is well stocked with napkins, straws, glassware, garnishes, and all other necessities, and taking on other duties to support the bartender and ensure that the bar operates smoothly. You should be knowledgeable about menu items, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment.

To be a successful barback, you should be passionate about working as part of a team to deliver excellent drinks and service to customers. You should be efficient, reliable, and perceptive with excellent communication and time management skills. This position reports directly to the Bar Lead and the Beverage Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such as restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins, ensuring that Bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.
• Ensuring that the bar is well-stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer.
• Checking taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs, or changing out kegs, if needed.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Learning about menu items and memorizing cocktail recipes.
• Bussing tables, opening tabs, and processing payments especially during peak hours.
• Speaking to customers, answering questions, handling complaints.
• Maintain records and report levels of usage to assist in the reordering process and ensure that delivered items are stored properly.

Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Indiana Bartenders/Liquor License.
• More experience, education, training, or certifications may be preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Courteous, friendly personality and professional appearance.
• Knowledge of menu items, including beers, wines, cocktails, and liquors.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to handle tense situations with coworkers and customers calmly and rationally.
• Observant and thorough.
• Responsible, punctual.
• Ability to meet physical and scheduling demands of the position, including, walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods and working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment

• Varies by location, special events

• Indoor and outdoor events, Outdoor events can often be more labor intensive

Notice: Company may conduct a background check on any applicant prior to offering an employment opportunity.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through this employment portal.

HI-FI is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, or any other status protected by State and Federal Law.