Barback - Brooklyn Bowl Philly

  • LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT INC
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time

Job Summary:

Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia will be following in the footsteps of our original Brooklyn location, noted as "one of the most incredible places on Earth," by Rolling Stone. Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia is the ultimate night out, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 24 lanes of bowling, 2 bars, featuring locally crafted beers, and food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group. Located in the heart of the historic Fishtown neighborhood, adjacent to The Fillmore and The Punchline in what has become a burgeoning entertainment district, the venue is slated to open Q4, 2021, and will be Brooklyn Bowl's fourth location.

Wearing its homegrown values on its sleeve, Brooklyn Bowl is committed to locally made products,

environment sustainability, and boasts an unprecedented combination of top-flight music, bowling, beer, and food.

The Role:

Barback is responsible for bar service equipment/supply maintenance and set up. This position will maintain the cleanliness of the bar and service area during the shift and perform functions under supervision as business requires.

Responsibilities:

Maintain cleanliness of all bars and appearance of work area to meet departmental standards

Maintain bar and service ware during shift

Provide assistance with all bartending services required for fulfilling customer requests

Obtain bar stock, ice and service items from storage areas

Replace beer kegs, soda tanks, CO2 tanks, wine-on-tap containers as required

Clean the bar area continuously during the shift

Remove used service items from the bar area as required

Assist Bartender with bar set-up and break-down as required

Cut (prepare) fruits and vegetables for cocktail garnishes

Clean, stock and replenish all items located at the bar and in the beverage storage areas

Possess an in- depth knowledge of beer, wine, spirits and cocktails

Communicate any problem or guest concern to management in a timely manner

Side work as needed. Follow all Health Code regulations

Work together as part of a team to provide the best overall guest experience

Qualifications:

Required

Will be lifting 30-100 pounds

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Ability to work later hours

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work closely and efficiently with others

Performing reaching and stooping motions repeatedly

Move throughout the bar and venue areas during the entire shift

Work in an environment with loud music, smoke and crowds for extended periods of time

Stand or in a stationary position for entire shift

Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms

Preferred

Experience in a live music environment

Experience working in a high-volume restaurant, bar or entertainment venue preferred

RAMP certification

Positive, friendly attitude

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful

Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet

Our Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Professional career development

Additional benefits

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at Brooklyn Bowl Philly) for the opportunity to join the Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia team! Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Job ID: 488871406
Originally Posted on: 8/10/2025

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