Barback

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts • Nashville, TN

15d • $14

About The Position

The Barback ensures seamless bar operations by supporting bartenders, maintaining stock levels, and upholding cleanliness standards. This role directly contributes to guest satisfaction by ensuring the bar team can deliver efficient, high-quality service. HOW YOU’LL SHAPE THE EXPERIENCE & FUTURE Prepare the bar for service by inventorying and restocking glassware, ice, disposables, and other essentials. Assist with maintaining perpetual inventory, including retrieving ordered items, unboxing/storing products, and securing empty bottles. Support beverage manager or bar chef with the preparation of craft syrups, bitters, pickles, juices, and related items. Replenish supplies during service such as beer, wine, liquor, juices, snacks, ice, and glassware. Change beer kegs and retrieve specialty wines/spirits from secure storage as needed. Clear, clean, and sanitize bar surfaces between guest interactions. Assist with guest service as needed, ensuring a welcoming and attentive experience. Provide ware washing and equipment transport to keep the bar fully stocked during operations. Clean and break down the bar at the conclusion of service. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on cleanliness and efficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple priorities.
• Dependable, collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to creating a positive guest experience through seamless bar operations.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous barback or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with bar operations and beverage service a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the bar for service by inventorying and restocking glassware, ice, disposables, and other essentials.
• Assist with maintaining perpetual inventory, including retrieving ordered items, unboxing/storing products, and securing empty bottles.
• Support beverage manager or bar chef with the preparation of craft syrups, bitters, pickles, juices, and related items.
• Replenish supplies during service such as beer, wine, liquor, juices, snacks, ice, and glassware.
• Change beer kegs and retrieve specialty wines/spirits from secure storage as needed.
• Clear, clean, and sanitize bar surfaces between guest interactions.
• Assist with guest service as needed, ensuring a welcoming and attentive experience.
• Provide ware washing and equipment transport to keep the bar fully stocked during operations.
• Clean and break down the bar at the conclusion of service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
• Company-paid disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Employee discounts
• Paid vacation & sick time

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED