Barback (Union)

About the role

Aquarius Gaming, LLC builds careers in hospitality, gaming, and entertainment. As the Apprentice Barback, you support beverage operations by maintaining stock levels, assisting bartenders and servers, and ensuring cleanliness and product availability. This entry-level role trains you in bartending functions while delivering excellent guest service and upholding operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and courteous guest service consistent with the company's guest service culture
• Assist bartenders, beverage servers, and bar porters to ensure cleanliness and product availability
• Clean and sanitize beverage stations, bar tops, floors, and equipment
• Refill and stock garnishes, glassware, and other consumable/non-consumable bar supplies
• Learn and perform bartender responsibilities as assigned, including responsible beverage service
• Follow proper cash handling and POS procedures
• Receive, issue, and maintain records of liquor and bar supplies
• Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations
• Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal
• Obtain and maintain all required work cards (Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Card, Nevada Gaming Registration)
• Verify right to work in the United States

Qualifications

• 6 months of apprentice barback experience and/or equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and safety-conscious work environment

Physical Requirements

• Regularly push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. at floor, knee, waist, and chest levels
• Frequently squat, kneel, reach, bend, twist
• Occasionally sit and work at a desk or computer
• Frequently standing and walking
• Ability to communicate using in-person speech, radios, and telephone
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sound in person
• Ability to distinguish between shades of color
• Ability to use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity

Work Environment

• Indoor
• Smoky
• Noisy
• Bright flashing lights
• Slippery surfaces
• Exposure to dust, fumes, and/or gases