Barbacks are responsible for supporting the bar team by keeping the bar, dining space, and service areas clean, stocked, organized, and running efficiently throughout service. Barbacks help maintain guest-facing spaces, collect and wash glassware and bar tools, stock beer and supplies, prepare small food plates, and develop product knowledge to assist guests when needed.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work with a strong sense of urgency.
• Maintain a clean, organized environment during busy service.
• Keep bar top and tables clean by clearing empty glassware, dining ware, and sanitizing tables.
• Wash glassware and bar tools throughout service.
• Put clean glassware away in the proper designated areas.
• Monitor and empty garbage behind the bar, kitchen and on the floor.
• Check coolers to ensure all juices and syrups are prepped and stocked for service.
• Maintain cleanliness of the restaurant and guest areas.
• Prepare small plates for guests, such as meat and cheese boards.
• Build product knowledge to better support the bar team and assist guests when needed.
The Velvet Tango Room stands as a steward of the classic cocktail tradition. Our bartenders practice a rare, time-honored craft — one built on patience, precision, technique, and an unwavering commitment to balance.
Creating a truly exceptional cocktail requires more than following a recipe. It requires care, attention to detail, and respect for the ingredients and methods that have defined great cocktails for generations. The result is unmistakable — once you experience a VTR cocktail, the standard is forever raised.
By combining classic techniques with thoughtful innovation, we present timeless cocktails at their very best.
At the Velvet Tango Room, we do not simply make cocktails — we preserve and celebrate a craft.