Barback

Proper Hospitality Careers•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

The Barback provides essential support to bartenders at The Shelborne Miami Beach’s nightlife venues, helping deliver excellent guest service in a fast-paced environment. The role includes keeping the bar stocked, clean, organized, and ready for service; replenishing supplies; assisting with simple drink preparation and orders; and helping maintain smooth bar operations throughout each shift. The Barback also supports guest interactions, monitors and clears bar areas, and works collaboratively with the bar team to promote a welcoming, high-energy experience. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in a similar role or in hospitality or service is a plus, as is a basic understanding of drink preparation and bar operations. The role involves extended periods of standing and moving, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, and bending, reaching, and stooping to access supplies. Proper Hospitality describes its culture as grounded in care, excellence, creativity, authenticity, and employee wellbeing. The company states that it invests in employees’ wellbeing, growth, and sense of belonging through comprehensive benefits and development programs, and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while multitasking and maintaining quality and cleanliness.
Effective communication with guests and team members, with a friendly and helpful service approach.
Attention to detail and ability to anticipate the needs of bartenders and guests.
Physical stamina to stand and move for extended periods, lift and carry items up to 50 pounds, and bend, reach, and stoop.
Ability to work well as part of a team and contribute to a positive, high-energy bar atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a similar role or in the hospitality or service industry.
Basic understanding of drink preparation and bar operations.

Responsibilities

Keep the bar stocked with liquor, mixers, garnishes, glassware, napkins, and other supplies, replenishing items throughout the shift.
Anticipate bartenders’ needs and help ensure smooth, efficient service.
Clean and sanitize the bar area, including countertops, floors, bar tools, equipment, and glassware.
Prepare the bar for opening and clean up at the end of the shift, storing equipment properly.
Prepare garnishes, open wine bottles, pour non-alcoholic drinks, and make simple drinks under a bartender’s guidance.
Assist with drink orders during busy periods and help maintain quick turnaround times.
Clear empty glasses and dishes and provide guests with items such as napkins or straws.
Monitor inventory, organize and rotate stock, help track inventory levels, and assist with ordering supplies when needed.
Interact with guests in a friendly, professional manner and assist bartenders with guest requests and timely order delivery.
Follow sanitation standards and health and safety regulations, and promptly clean spills and messes.
Work collaboratively with bartenders and other bar staff and assist team members as needed.
Participate in team meetings and training to develop knowledge of drink recipes and bar operations.