Job Description

Position Title: Barback
Reports To: Beverage Floor Supervisor / Beverage Manager

The Barback is responsible for supporting beverage service operations by ensuring bars are fully stocked, organized, and operationally ready throughout events. This role plays a critical behind-the-scenes function by replenishing product, maintaining cleanliness, supporting bartenders, and assisting supervisors to ensure efficient, compliant, and uninterrupted service. Barbacks work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and are essential to delivering a positive fan experience through strong preparation, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Compensation

Hourly rate of $19.55

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Legends Global

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services through our white-label approach.

Our network spans more than 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually. Our expertise includes feasibility and consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content and booking of world-class live events.

The Legends Global culture is built on respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to an inclusive environment where team members can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their careers.

Winning is an everyday mindset at Legends Global. We succeed together as one unified team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Stock, replenish, and rotate beverage products including beer, wine, spirits, mixers, ice, and bar supplies
• Transport product safely from storage or warehouse areas to assigned bar locations
• Assist with bar setup and breakdown before, during, and after events
• Ensure bars remain clean, organized, and free of clutter throughout service
• Monitor inventory levels during events and proactively restock as needed
• Change kegs, replace CO₂, and ensure draft systems are functioning properly
• Remove empty containers, cardboard, and waste in accordance with venue procedures
• Support bartenders during peak service periods to maintain speed and efficiency
• Follow all food safety, alcohol handling, and health & safety standards
• Use proper lifting techniques and personal protective equipment as required
• Report product shortages, equipment issues, or safety concerns to a supervisor immediately
• Comply with cashless venue procedures and restricted access requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support beverage operations and event execution

Knowledge, Education, & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, warehouse, or event-based environment considered an asset
• Experience handling beverage products, kegs, or back-of-house support roles preferred
• Smart Serve certification required (or ability to obtain prior to first shift)
• Experience working in high-volume or fast-paced environments is an asset

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work efficiently in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to take direction and support multiple bartenders
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow safety procedures and operational standards consistently
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with bartenders and supervisors
• Ability to prioritize tasks during peak service times
• Dependable, punctual, and able to adapt to changing operational needs
• Willingness to learn beverage operations with potential progression into bartending roles

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to approximately 50 lbs, including full kegs
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing stairs
• Ability to work in loud, crowded, and high-energy event environments
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors depending on bar location

The essential responsibilities of this position are outlined above and may be adjusted due to operational requirements or reasonable accommodation. This description does not limit management’s right to assign other duties.

Hiring Process Disclosure

Legends Global may use automated or artificial-intelligence-based tools to support aspects of the candidate screening or selection process.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Members of Visible Minorities, and Veterans. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with applicable human rights legislation.