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Bar Back

Moxies
Washington, DC Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026

Job description

Bar Back

As the bartenders' extra set of hands, your job as bar-back is to support anything and everything behind the bar. You'll be responsible for maintaining stock, assisting during service and providing go-to support for all your bartenders' needs. There's potential opportunity for growth as many bartenders start as bar-backs.

Qualifications and Key Attributes:

  • Well-groomed and presentable.
  • Very organized.
  • Ability to prioritize.
  • Ability to think ahead.
  • Excellent communication skills, including a pleasant and professional phone manner.
  • Problem solving ability.
  • Ability to be perceptive to guest's needs.
  • Ability to deal positive in stressful situations and remain calm.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Able to take direction.
  • Able to deal with compliments and guest concerns with the support of management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Clean/wipe down bar area counters, furniture, and tabletops
  • Wash glasses and dishes
  • Handle drink spills and broken glassware
  • Restock and replenish liquor, garnishes, and bar supplies
  • Change beer kegs
  • Empty trash and refill ice wells

From handcrafted dishes to signature cocktails and award-winning hospitality. Moxies has invited our guests to savour the moment across 50 locations in Canada and in the United States for more than 30 years.
Drawing inspiration from his experience in a Michelin-recognized restaurant and designing the menu for the James Beard House Canada 150th celebration, Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson delivers culinary excellence under a commitment to the craft of cooking and the personal mantra, “if it isn’t right, it doesn’t leave the kitchen.” Chef Brandon has created an entire menu of artfully crafted, fresh flavours exclusive to Moxies. All served in a captivating ambience by a team dedicated to making Moxies the best part of your day.

Salary : $10 - $18

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