Pink Martini in Rocklin, CA is looking for one bar back to join our 33 person strong family. We are located on 6700 Lonetree Blvd Suite 100,. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, and hard-working.

What is a Barback?

This is a junior role for someone who wants to work as a barista, bartender or even bar manager, in the future. Barbacks usually undertake simple tasks and mainly support the more experienced bar staff before they're able to take orders, serve customers and mix drinks without supervision.

What does a Barback do?

Barbacks work behind-the-scenes to support bartenders and waiters during their shift. They also assist with bar opening and closing procedures.

Barback responsibilities include:

• Collecting glassware and cleaning up the bar area
• Replacing beer kegs and liquor bottles
• Refilling ice bins

Job brief

We are looking for a Barback to support our Bartenders and the rest of our staff. You’ll assist with bar opening and closing procedures and perform various behind-the-bar tasks, such as restocking the bar and preparing garnishes.

If you’re interested in kickstarting your career in the hospitality industry, this is a great opportunity to get first-hand experience of how a bar operates.

Ultimately, you’ll help ensure that our guests get an excellent customer service and enjoy their time at our bar.

Note that, to be considered for this role, you should be legally authorized to work in a bar where alcoholic beverages are served and consumed. You should also be available to work in shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Tidy up tables, counters and other bar areas
• Collect empty glasses and bottles
• Restock the bar with straws, coasters and napkins
• Prepare mixers, juices and cocktail garnishes
• Replenish fruits
• Change out beer kegs and replace liquor bottles
• Remove trash and wipe down drink spills
• Refill ice bins
• Clean rags throughout the shift
• Assist the Bartenders during rush hours
• Backup bartender
• Refill low and empty and bar stocks
• Clean and replenish glass supply
• Restock ice
• Entertain and talk to customers
• Inform guests of menu
• Cut garnishes
• Juice citrus
• Replenish napkins and straws
• Pouring beer and wine
• Helping with cocktail making

Requirements

• Minimum age to serve alcohol
• Interest in the hospitality industry; previous entry-level experience in a bar or restaurant is not mandatory, but will be considered a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team spirit
• Basic knowledge of bar menu items and recipes (different types of beers and mixed drinks)
• Physical ability to lift beer kegs, hold trays of bottles and glassware and stand during the shift
• Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends and public holidays
• High school diploma; additional certification in mixology or hospitality is a plus
• Outgoing and engaging personality
• Proactive at identifying and completing work needs
• Ability to assess station needs and act accordingly
• Great spoken and written communication
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be 21 years old

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Liz Delgado - General Manager

Barback Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

A Barback , or Bartender Assistant, is responsible for assisting Bartenders to ensure they have everything they need to serve customers efficiently. Their duties include replacing kegs, restocking glasses and other supplies needed to make drinks and maintaining a clean dining space throughout their shift.

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Barback Duties and Responsibilities

Summarize the functions and duties a Barback would perform in your organization. In addition to the regular tasks, specify if the job involves any special responsibilities. The idea is to give the candidates a complete understanding of how the position functions in your organization and who they would be reporting to.

Examples of Barback duties and responsibilities include:

• Keep the bar stocked with liquor, syrups, glasses, napkins and all other necessary items before and during service hours.
• Prepare garnishes, refill ice wells, change beer kegs and restock napkins and straws.
• Clean up the spills, remove the glassware and organize the counter.
• Keep the bar area neat and clean.
• Coordinate with managers, kitchen staff and security personnel to ensure efficient service to customers.
• Handle emergency situations, like cleaning up broken glasses and clearing up clogged drains.

What Does a Barback Do?

Barbacks typically work for bars or pubs to provide a supportive role to bar staff. They anticipate the needs of Bartenders and make trips to the storeroom to get clean glasses and restock alcoholic beverages behind the bar. Their job is to work with other Barbacks to communicate with Bartenders, wash glasses and go back and forth to the storeroom to maintain an effective bar service. They may also assist in unloading and storing kegs, drink bottles and supplies like napkins, straws and food products.

Barback Skills and Qualifications

A successful Barback candidate must have certain skills and qualifications. Outline all the educational qualifications and other qualities you need for your position. Depending upon the shift times and specific demands of the job, include any physical characteristics and personality traits the candidate needs to possess:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the role of a Barback
• Be the legal age to serve alcohol
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the job, such as lifting liquor boxes and standing for long hours
• Strong knowledge of bar menu items
• Willing to work in night shifts and on weekends and holidays
• Friendly, responsible and punctual

Barback Salary Expectations

Barback Education and Training Requirements

The position of Barback does not require any formal education. However, many organizations require candidates to at least have a school diploma so that they have basic computational and communication skills. Most Barbacks acquire their role-specific skills on the job, meaning there is no separate training involved. You should however ensure that the Barback candidate is the legal age required to serve alcohol, which is usually between 18 and 21 years.