Barback at Vandelay Hospitality Group

About Vandelay Hospitality Group

For over a decade, Vandelay Hospitality Group has defined what it means to deliver iconic, enduring hospitality experiences. With a growing portfolio of distinctive brands and markets nationwide, we are driven by a passion for craftsmanship, connection, and the pursuit of excellence. Every Vandelay concept celebrates the spirit of American dining: timeless spaces, genuine warmth, and an uncompromising commitment to quality that leaves a lasting impression on every guest who walks through our doors.

About the Opportunity

A Barback at Vandelay Hospitality Group plays a critical role in supporting bar operations and ensuring a smooth, efficient, and elevated guest experience. This position works closely with bartenders to keep the bar clean, stocked, organized, and fully prepared for service. Barbacks operate with urgency, attention to detail, and pride in execution, helping maintain the rhythm of service while upholding Vandelay’s hospitality and presentation standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as part of a tight-knit team, and is eager to grow their knowledge of beverages and service.

Core Responsibilities

• Support bartenders throughout service to ensure efficient, seamless bar operations

• Maintain cleanliness and organization behind the bar, including bar tops, wells, floors, sinks, and service areas

• Wash, polish, and organize glassware to ensure consistent availability during service

• Stock and replenish liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, garnishes, and bar supplies (LBW)

• Assist with prep work including fresh juice, fruit prep, garnishes, and batch cocktails

• Run food to the bar and dining room as needed to support service flow

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to bartenders and managers

• Follow opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures to ensure the bar is fully prepared and properly broken down

• Maintain basic working knowledge of liquor, beer, wine, and cocktails to support the bar team effectively

• Communicate clearly and professionally with bartenders, servers, and managers

• Uphold Vandelay’s standards of cleanliness, organization, and hospitality at all times

If you’re a passionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow with a company that values hospitality and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

Vandelay Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Barback at Vandelay Hospitality Group

About Vandelay Hospitality Group

For over a decade, Vandelay Hospitality Group has defined what it means to deliver iconic, enduring hospitality experiences. With a growing portfolio of distinctive brands and markets nationwide, we are driven by a passion for craftsmanship, connection, and the pursuit of excellence. Every Vandelay concept celebrates the spirit of American dining: timeless spaces, genuine warmth, and an uncompromising commitment to quality that leaves a lasting impression on every guest who walks through our doors.

About the Opportunity

A Barback at Vandelay Hospitality Group plays a critical role in supporting bar operations and ensuring a smooth, efficient, and elevated guest experience. This position works closely with bartenders to keep the bar clean, stocked, organized, and fully prepared for service. Barbacks operate with urgency, attention to detail, and pride in execution, helping maintain the rhythm of service while upholding Vandelay’s hospitality and presentation standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as part of a tight-knit team, and is eager to grow their knowledge of beverages and service.

Core Responsibilities

• Support bartenders throughout service to ensure efficient, seamless bar operations

• Maintain cleanliness and organization behind the bar, including bar tops, wells, floors, sinks, and service areas

• Wash, polish, and organize glassware to ensure consistent availability during service

• Stock and replenish liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, garnishes, and bar supplies (LBW)

• Assist with prep work including fresh juice, fruit prep, garnishes, and batch cocktails

• Run food to the bar and dining room as needed to support service flow

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to bartenders and managers

• Follow opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures to ensure the bar is fully prepared and properly broken down

• Maintain basic working knowledge of liquor, beer, wine, and cocktails to support the bar team effectively

• Communicate clearly and professionally with bartenders, servers, and managers

• Uphold Vandelay’s standards of cleanliness, organization, and hospitality at all times

If you’re a passionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow with a company that values hospitality and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

Vandelay Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.