bar back

Tavern support staff

A bar back is a bartender's assistant, responsible for restocking supplies, cleaning glasses, hauling ice, and keeping the bar running smoothly during busy shifts.

The position is often an entry point into bartending, with bar backs learning the trade while handling the grunt work: He started as a bar back before working his way up to lead bartender.

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service · busser · nightclub · liquor · kegs · restocking · tips · apron · bouncer · happy hour · last call · closing shift · pub · mixology · bottles · dishwashing · bottle service · server

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hierarchy/role in bar service

bar backbartender

One who serves drinks

mixologist · head bartender · bar manager · sommelier · general manager

customer vs. staff relationship

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Buyer of goods

guest · regular · drinker

service role function

bar backbartender

One who serves drinks

mixologist · barkeeper · barman · barmaid · cocktail server

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bar, back, bars, barred, barring, barman, bartender, barmaid, barroom

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