Barback - Hiring Immediately

Barback

$9 / hr Paid Time off (FTE), Discounted Staff Meals on Shift

JOB TITLE : Barback

STATUS : Regular, Exempt

DEPARTMENT : Front of House (FOH)

SUPERVISOR : General Manager / Assistant General Manager / Service Managers

We Lead With Intention

Pearl & Law Hospitality, founded by Biplaw Rai and Nyacko Pearl Perry, is the home of Comfort Kitchen—recognized as Best New Restaurant by both Boston Magazine and The Boston Globe, named one of the Top 50 Restaurants in America by The New York Times, and nominated for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation.

Our restaurants are rooted in creating deeply intentional dining experiences that bring people home to themselves and to one another. We honor the roots, stories, and daily life that shape our food, our team, and our spaces.

SUMMARY

The Barback ensures the bar runs smoothly by supporting bartenders with prep, restocking, organization, and cleanliness throughout service. This role is responsible for maintaining all bar mise en place, assisting with ingredient preparation, managing back-bar organization, and ensuring that bartenders have everything they need for fast, accurate, and consistent execution.

Barbacks move with urgency and awareness, maintaining a clean, efficient bar environment while delivering warm, professional support to the entire FOH team.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Support Ama’s hospitality values through professionalism, teamwork, and respect.
• Work with urgency, accuracy, and attention to detail during all shifts.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with bartenders, servers, runners, and managers.
• Maintain high standards of organization, cleanliness, and bar readiness.
• Represent Ama with a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
• Approach fast-paced situations with composure and efficiency.
• Support an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace culture.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Bar Prep & Mise en Place

Service Support

Cleanliness & Organization

Inventory, Stock & Back-of-House Support

Teamwork & Communication

Physical Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly Rate

Tipped position, paid in accordance with Massachusetts Tip Law and the restaurant’s payroll schedule.

Paid Time Off

Additional Benefits

COMMENTS

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the Barback role but is not exhaustive. Duties may shift based on the needs of Ama and its leadership team. Flexibility—including nights, weekends, and holidays—is essential.