PENN Entertainment seeks a barback to join their fast-paced team in a fun and diverse environment. Career growth support is available. A dynamic and enthusiastic individual is preferred.
Upscale restaurant and bar seeking a skilled and organized individual to support the bar team. Responsibilities include stocking bar items and assisting with food and beverage preparation. Reliable and detail-oriented candidates are preferred.
Kampers Rooftop Bar, a vibrant destination atop Detroit's historic Book Tower, seeks a skilled and energetic bar back to support its high-volume operations. The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for hospitality. Competitive perks and opportunities for growth are offered.
The fastest route in Detroit 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. Detroit bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a barback in Detroit?
Plenty of Detroit 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 Detroit?
Barbacking is the way into Detroit's best bars — Downtown and Corktown rooms promote from the well. Most working Detroit barbacks take home roughly $120–$250 on a strong night with tips.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Detroit venues discover and book hospitality talent directly — bartenders, servers, cooks, chefs, hosts and more. It’s free for talent: build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found by real restaurants, bars and clubs.
