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Barback Jobs in Detroit

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TThunderdome Restaurant Group
Host/Food Runner/Barback
Thunderdome Restaurant Group
Barback📍 Detroit$19/hr

Description WHO WE ARE Are you ready to elevate your career in the restaurant industry? Thunderdome Restaurant Group currently has nine growing concepts: Bakersfield, The Eagle, Krueger’s Tavern, SoHi, Maplewood, Pepp &

Apply now → 1 day ago
GGilly's Clubhouse
Barback
Gilly's Clubhouse
Barback📍 DetroitOpen to discussion

NoHo Hospitality's Gilly's Clubhouse in Downtown Detroit seeks friendly barbacks to join its team. This sports entertainment venue offers a top-tier atmosphere and crowd-pleasing food and drinks. Hard-working individuals are a fit for this role.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
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Food Runner / Barback
Ray's Hometown Bar - Detroit
Barback📍 DetroitOpen to discussion

Ray's Hometown Bar, a welcoming spot from James Beard Award-Winning Chef Andrew Carmellini, seeks a Food Runner/Barback with a passion for hospitality. The ideal candidate values genuine service and teamwork. Great opportunity to join a devoted team in a timeless venue.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
MMad Nice
Barback / Bar Prep
Mad Nice
Barback📍 Detroit$15/hr

Mad Nice Detroit, a modern Italian venue, seeks a skilled Barback to support its opening team. The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for hospitality. Smooth service and coastal chic decor define this midtown Detroit spot.

Apply now → 3 wks ago
HHouse of Blues
Barback - The Fillmore Detroit
House of Blues
Barback📍 DetroitOpen to discussion
Apply now → 8 wks ago
HHouse of Blues
Barback
House of Blues
Barback📍 DetroitOpen to discussion
Apply now → 8 wks ago
MMethod Co
Bar Back - Kampers
Method Co
Barback📍 DetroitOpen to discussion

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.

Apply now → 11 wks ago
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Roughly $120–$250 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 Detroit?
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.

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