Barback | Part-Time | Marcus Performing Arts Center

Oak View Group•Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barback is an essential member of the beverage team, providing operational support to ensure efficient and seamless bar service throughout conventions, banquets, concerts, sporting events, and other special events. This position is responsible for stocking beverage stations, replenishing inventory, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and assisting bartenders with event setup, service, and breakdown. The Barback plays a key role in ensuring bartenders have the supplies and equipment needed to provide exceptional guest service while maintaining compliance with all company policies, responsible alcohol service practices, and safety standards. This position requires the ability to work weekdays and weekends, with availability for some morning, noon, and evening shifts on an on-call/event-based schedule. This role will pay an hourly rate range of $16.00-$18.00 and is tip eligible.

Requirements

Ability to lift and carry heavy objects frequently, including cases of beverages, kegs, and bags of ice.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a fast-paced event environment.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices preferred.
Previous barback, food and beverage, warehouse, or hospitality experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare bars and beverage stations before events by stocking beer, wine, liquor, mixers, non-alcoholic beverages, garnishes, ice, cups, napkins, utensils, stirrers, and other necessary supplies.
Continuously replenish bar inventory during service to ensure bartenders remain fully stocked and guest service is not interrupted.
Transport beverage products, supplies, and equipment between storage areas and service locations.
Move, tap, replace, and disconnect kegs while maintaining draft beer systems.
Assist bartenders by pouring draft beer and wine when directed to improve service efficiency.
Refill ice wells and maintain an adequate supply of ice throughout each event.
Assist with opening and closing bar procedures, including setup, breakdown, restocking, and securing beverage inventory.
Verify all bar equipment is clean, operational, and properly prepared before the start of service.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning bar surfaces, stacking floor mats, removing trash, recycling cardboard, relining trash receptacles, and organizing storage areas.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety standards while maintaining a safe working environment.
Observe guests for signs of visible intoxication and promptly notify bartenders or management in accordance with responsible alcohol service policies.
Assist with inventory counts, product rotation, and accountability procedures.
Provide courteous, professional service while working collaboratively with bartenders, supervisors, and other team members.
Maintain dependable attendance and be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and events based on business needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Beverage Leadership.