Barback

Alla Vita | In partnership with Chef Lee Wolen & Boka Restaurant Group

Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian, recognizing the importance of overcoming life’s challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Alla Vita celebrates simple, delicious food made with high-quality ingredients and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Working closely with the General Manager and Front of House leadership team, the Barback supports the bar program by assisting with preparation, stocking, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This role is essential to ensuring bartenders can execute service efficiently while contributing to an exceptional guest experience.

• Prepare bar ingredients and batch items using standardized recipes to support all service shifts
• Stock and maintain the bar with all necessary products according to established pars
• Ensure all glassware, bar tools, and equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and ready for service
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation while upholding sanitation standards
• Assist bartenders with beverage production and service as needed
• Maintain proper pour standards and support consistency across all beverages
• Follow established steps of service to support a high-quality guest experience
• Provide food and beverage support in accordance with restaurant standards
• Verify identification for alcohol service when required and in accordance with company standards
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency to support smooth and efficient service
• Maintain awareness of menu offerings, including beverage and allergy information
• Uphold all food safety and sanitation standards
• Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties thoroughly and efficiently

• Passionate about hospitality and interested in learning the bar program
• Strong work ethic with the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on cleanliness, organization, and consistency
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset across FOH and BOH teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Proactive and attentive to the needs of both guests and team members
• Flexible, reliable, and maintains a professional appearance at all times
• Maintain all required health and sanitation certifications

• Be part of a beverage-focused team supporting a high-quality bar program
• Gain hands-on experience and develop foundational bar skills
• Opportunity to grow within Boka Restaurant Group, which prioritizes internal advancement and long-term career development

Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and wellness resources, 401(k) program, paid sick leave, career mentorship and growth opportunities, and dining incentives across our 20 establishments.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs, uneven, and/or slick surfaces
• Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments

Salary : $10