Nashville
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Title: Barback – Concept/PropertyNameConcept/PropertyName Reports To: Bar Manager / Beverage Director / General Manager Department: Front of House – Beverage/Bar Employment Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt About José Andrés Group José Andrés Group (JAG) is a hospitality company led by Chef José Andrés, known for outstanding guest experiences, innovation, and a values-driven culture. Our teams bring world-class food and warm hospitality to life across acclaimed concepts worldwide. Position Summary Barbacks keep the bar fast, organized, and guest-ready. You’ll build and restock stations, maintain par levels for product, ice, glassware, and smallwares, support bartenders during peak periods, and uphold strict sanitation and labeling standards—so the bar can deliver exceptional hospitality every shift. Key Responsibilities Bar Readiness & Restocking • Set, stock, and maintain wells, backbar, and service bars to par before and during service., • Restock ice, glassware, napkins, straws, picks, garnishes, and smallwares; polish and stage glassware., • Back up bartenders with speedy restocks, garnish builds, glass runs, trash/compactor runs, and bar-top clearing/resetting., • Prioritize tasks based on ticket times and guest volume; assist with service bar as assigned., • Prepare basic garnishes to spec (citrus wedges/peels, expressed oils, herbs); ensure consistency and freshness., • Check dates/hold times on juices, syrups, and batched items; pull/discard per policy., • Follow DOH and JAG sanitation standards: handwashing, glove use, allergen/cross-contact prevention., • Operate glasswasher and 3-compartment sink correctly; test sanitizer PPM and maintain logs., • Assist with receiving (spirits, wine, beer, produce): verify quantities, temperatures, and quality; store promptly., • Track usage and report low stock/ordering needs; help with weekly counts., • Safely operate/clean juicers, blenders, dehydrators, and basic bar tools, report malfunctions immediately., • Support CO2/draft system care as directed; change kegs with proper equipment and assistance., • Participate in pre-shift lineups; retain menu basics to answer guest questions or direct to bartender., • Uphold a positive, inclusive, learning-focused bar culture; support FOH/BOH teams during peak periods., • Maintain detailed shift handoffs/notes to ensure continuity. What we would like from you: • Perform set up duties as requested to include bar, side stations, storage areas, food staging area and folding napkins., • Restock bar and back up coolers with liquor, wine, glassware, beer, ice, water, garnishes and other items as needed., • Polish glass and silver for guest service., • Ensure bar, bar tables, stools and floors are free from debris.Keep bar and tables clean and clear., • Transport dishes and other tableware to kitchen for cleaning., • Clean up spilled food, drink and broken dishes, and remove empty bottles and trash., • Assist bartenders by offering refills on non-alcoholic beverages when needed., • Produce fresh juices as needed.Keep beverage storage areas neat and organized., • Change kegs and bag in the box as needed. Inform management of inventory changes., • Perform general cleaning tasks while adhering to health and safety standards., • Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits, • Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets, • 50% off food at any of our restaurants, • Flexible Schedules, • Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere, • Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, • 6+ months of barback or high-volume FOH support experience preferred; we’ll train the right candidate., • Strong organization, pace, and attention to detail; reliable and team-oriented., • Basic sanitation knowledge; valid Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain)., • Ability to lift/move kegs with proper equipment and assistance; clear, professional communication., • Stand and move for extended periods (up to 8+ hours); frequent bending/reaching., • Lift/carry up to 35–50 lbs.; move full kegs safely with equipment and assistance., • Exposure to varying temperatures (walk-ins/hot equipment), moisture, and cleaning chemicals; repetitive motions., • Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for cross-training and advancement, • Eligible health & wellness benefits (for qualifying positions), • Employee dining and partner discounts