Barback

Volstead’s Emporium – Barback

Pay: $16.37/hr + tips (65% of the applicable tip-pool share allocated to the barback role)

Schedule: Flexible availability required, including evenings and weekends.

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Volstead’s Emporium is hiring a dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Barback to support our bartending team and help keep the bar running smoothly throughout service. This role is essential to maintaining an organized, well-stocked workspace and ensuring our bartenders have everything they need to deliver exceptional beverages and thoughtful hospitality.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in staying organized, works efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and understands the importance of teamwork. The ideal candidate is proactive, attentive to detail, and ready to anticipate the needs of the bar team while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Keep the bar stocked with liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, and other essential supplies.
• Replenish products and supplies promptly throughout service to ensure bartenders can work efficiently.
• Wash, polish, organize, and restock glassware and bar equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked bar stations, refrigerators, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Assist with bar setup, breakdown, opening, closing, and assigned side-work duties.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate low-stock items, shortages, and supply needs to bartenders or management.
• Assist with approved preparation tasks, including cutting garnishes, preparing juices, and organizing ingredients.
• Remove trash, maintain cleanliness, and follow established sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Support bartenders during busy service periods by anticipating needs and responding quickly to requests.
• Handle glassware, bar tools, equipment, and restaurant property responsibly.
• Follow management direction, safety procedures, and established restaurant standards.
• Communicate effectively with bartenders, servers, kitchen staff, hosts, and management to keep service running smoothly.
• Complete opening, closing, and cleaning checklists accurately and thoroughly.
• Help maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive environment for guests and coworkers.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong work ethic and a genuine interest in hospitality.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to take initiative.
• The ability to stay organized and work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of cleanliness and proper stocking.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the bar team and other restaurant staff.
• The ability to anticipate needs and respond quickly to changing service demands.
• A willingness to learn beverage ingredients, bar equipment, preparation procedures, and inventory systems.
• The ability to follow instructions, accept constructive feedback, and apply training consistently.
• A proactive approach to maintaining clean, safe, and organized workspaces.
• Flexibility to assist wherever needed to support the bar and overall guest experience.
• Previous restaurant, barback, or hospitality experience preferred, but not required.
• A commitment to treating guests and coworkers of all backgrounds and identities with respect.

Compensation and Tip Pool

The hourly rate for this position is $16.37 per hour, plus tips. Barbacks receive 65% of the applicable tip-pool share allocated to the barback role, in accordance with the restaurant’s tip-pooling policy and applicable laws. Tip-pool participation is based on the position worked during each shift.

About Volstead’s Emporium

Volstead’s Emporium is a Minneapolis speakeasy focused on creative cocktails, quality food, and thoughtful hospitality. We believe exceptional guest experiences start behind the scenes, with a team that takes pride in its craft, supports one another, and pays attention to the details that make great service possible.

We’re looking for someone who understands that a great bar depends on preparation, consistency, and teamwork. If you enjoy working in a lively restaurant environment, take pride in keeping things organized, and want to grow your hospitality skills alongside a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

To stand out, feel free to send us an email explaining why you’re interested in the role and a little bit about yourself.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.37 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person