What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barback position at paddysbeach?
We are looking for an ENTHUSIASTIC Barback to provide an excellent support services at our beachfront restaurant. Great barbacks will be passionate about working as part of a team to deliver excellent drinks and service to customers. Compensation includes hourly wage plus tips. Our 2025 season runs from May-October.
Responsibilities
- Assist with opening and closing duties.
- Mix ingredients to prepare cocktail batches
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies and ensuring bartenders are setup for success.
- Checking taps and appliances to confirm they are working properly, making minor repairs, or changing out kegs, if needed.
- Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping, mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas and emptying trash/recycling receptacles.
- Assisting with checking in, counting and putting away glassware/beverage orders.
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations
Skills
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
- Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including walking, standing or lifting heavy items for extended periods including working nights, weekends and holidays.
- Benefits - Discounts on parking, food, drinks and entertainment! In house incentives and bonuses, free uniforms and swag!
On the spot in person interviews available at our Annual hiring day - April 25th, 2026 from 10am-2pm located at Paddys Beach. 159 Atlantic Ave. Westerly, RI.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $3.89 per hour plus tips
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Physical setting:
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- Do you have barback experience?
- Can you lift 40 pounds?
- What kind of schedule are you looking for?
Experience:
- Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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