Barback Jobs in Boston

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ASM Global

Barback - Leader Bank Pavilion

Barback📍 BostonOpen to discussion

Apply now → 1 wk ago

Tall Ship

Barback📍 BostonOpen to discussion

Tall Ship is hiring a barback to join their team. They're looking for a reliable and skilled individual to support their staff. Apply via email to paul@tallshipboston.com with desired position and start date.

Apply now → 2 wks ago

The Tall Ship

Barback📍 East BostonOpen to discussion

The Tall Ship is hiring a barback to join their team. They're looking for a reliable and skilled individual to support their staff. Apply via email to paul@tallshipboston.com.

Apply now → 2 wks ago

Lamplighter CX

Barback📍 CambridgeOpen to discussion

Lamplighter CX seeks an enthusiastic barback to assist bartenders and potentially move into a taproom role. This is a starting point for front of house staff with ambitions to become a bartender. Opportunity to grow in a dynamic taproom environment.

Apply now → 2 wks ago

STK Boston

Barback📍 BostonOpen to discussion

Barback job at STK Boston in Boston.

Apply now → 7 wks ago

Atlantic Fish Company (MA)

Bar Back/Bartender Assistant

Atlantic Fish Company (MA)

Bartender📍 BostonOpen to discussion

Upscale venue seeks a team player to assist bartenders and provide top-notch hospitality. A positive and energetic personality is a must. Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Apply now → 14 wks ago

Coach Grill (MA)

Bar Back/Bartender Assistant

Coach Grill (MA)

Bartender📍 WaylandOpen to discussion

Upscale venue seeks a team player to assist bartenders and provide top-notch hospitality. A positive and energetic personality is a must. Opportunities for growth and development are available.

Apply now → 14 wks ago

Abe & Louie's Boston (MA)

Bar Back/Bartender Assistant

Abe & Louie's Boston (MA)

Bartender📍 BostonOpen to discussion

Upscale venue seeks a team player to assist bartenders and provide top-notch hospitality. A positive and energetic person is needed to thrive in this role. Competitive perks are offered.

Apply now → 14 wks ago

Joe's American Bar & Grill - Newbury (MA)

Bar Back/Bartender Assistant

Joe's American Bar & Grill - Newbury (MA)

Bartender📍 BostonOpen to discussion

Joe's on Newbury, a historic Back Bay venue, seeks a skilled and energetic bar back to support their high-volume bar team. The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic. Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Apply now → 14 wks ago

Joe's American Bar & Grill - Waterfront (MA)

Bar Back/Bartender Assistant

Joe's American Bar & Grill - Waterfront (MA)

Bartender📍 BostonOpen to discussion

Upscale waterfront grill seeks a skilled and energetic bar back to support the bar team. Ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic. Competitive pay and perks offered.

Apply now → 14 wks ago

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Where the work is

the Seaport
Back Bay
Fenway
the North End
Allston
Faneuil Hall

What it pays

Roughly $130–$270 on a strong night with tips — more at high-volume clubs and bottle service.

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FAQ

How do I get a barback job in Boston?

The fastest route in Boston is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Boston bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.

Do you need experience to work as a barback in Boston?

Plenty of Boston venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most barback jobs here.

How much do barbacks make in Boston?

Boston barbacks at Seaport and Back Bay bars earn steady tip-outs, the route behind the bar. Most working Boston barbacks take home roughly $130–$270 on a strong night with tips.

What is Startender?

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