What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barback position at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival?
TIMEFRAME: THIS IS A SHORT TERM, SEASONAL POSITION.
April 24 - 27 & May 1- 4 plus training and set up starting April 19th
- Non-event days: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Event days: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
POSITION SUMMARY: Support the Beverage Operations team by performing all essential barback duties for assigned bar areas, under the supervision of the Beverage Operations Managers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Receive and verify beverage deliveries; secure and organize inventory.
- Stock, set up, and maintain assigned bar areas throughout daily operations.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels at all times.
- Clean and break down bar equipment and areas at the end of each shift.
- Follow and enforce all beverage operations policies and procedures.
- Provide additional support to the Beverage Operations team as needed.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in beverage operations or a related field.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong multitasking skills.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to adapt to fast-paced environments.
- Experience with special events or large-scale beverage operations is a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift 25–50 lbs.
- Frequent bending, pushing, pulling.
- Use of pallet jacks and hand trucks may be required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Employee must maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
- Any document, computer program, design, or other intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival belongs to
- the Jazz Festival and must be given to the Festival through your supervisor or department head at the end of each production year, or upon request.
- Must complete all required Feedback Forms and Final Reports.
- Employee must be capable of performing other work-related duties as assigned.
Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.
Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!
Pay: $12 / hour
Pay:
- Tips
Job Type: fulltime, parttime
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
Salary : $12