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WWayne Field Incorporated
Cook/Bar back
Wayne Field Incorporated
Barback📍 Portland$18/hr

Job Description Job Description THE HERITAGE PUB is hiring for a part-time cook/bar back. Must have a valid food handler's card and OLCC server permit. This position requires at least 1 year minimum of line cook experien

Apply now → 5 days ago
MMultnomah Whiskey Library
F/T Barback
Multnomah Whiskey Library
Barback📍 Portland$17/hr

Upscale venue seeks a team player to assist bartenders and provide top-notch hospitality. Sunday availability is required. Paid education opportunities are offered to help develop skills.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
MMoonshot Tavern
Barback
Moonshot Tavern
Barback📍 Portland$17/hr

Part-time barback role available at a busy venue, paying $16.80/hr plus tips, with guaranteed hourly earnings of at least $25. Ideal for someone seeking supplemental income or industry experience. Limited hours, typically 6-10pm, with occasional late nights during holidays.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
TThe Downbeat Bar
Barback
The Downbeat Bar
Barback📍 Portland$17/hr

The Downbeat Bar seeks a detail-oriented Barback to support their hospitality team in a fast-paced environment. This role requires energy and collaboration to keep guests happy. A vibrant Portland destination with great drinks and good vibes.

Apply now → 3 wks ago
YYur's Bar & Grill
Door Person w/ Barback Support
Yur's Bar & Grill
Barback📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Yur's Bar & Grill, a classic neighborhood dive bar, seeks a reliable door person to maintain a smooth front and ensure guest safety. This role also involves flexible barback support on busy nights. A friendly but firm demeanor is required.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
SSoho House Portland
Barback
Soho House Portland
Barback📍 Portland$17/hr

Soho House seeks a part-time Barback to support bartenders and ensure seamless service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and able to multitask. Stocking and cleaning the bar area are key responsibilities.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
HHoly Ghost
Barback Wanted at Holy Ghost!
Holy Ghost
Barback📍 Portland$17/hr

Holy Ghost, a busy SE bar, seeks a hardworking and social barback for Thursday and Friday shifts. The ideal candidate is friendly, quick on their feet, and able to interact with customers. Opportunities for additional coverage shifts are available.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
BBar Sprezzatura
All FOH; Server, bartender, barback, runner, busser, host, sommelier
Bar Sprezzatura
Bartender📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Bar Sprezzatura, a refined cocktail bar in Portland, seeks skilled hospitality professionals for front-of-house roles. Passionate and detail-oriented individuals are desired to join the team. Opportunities include server, bartender, and sommelier positions.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
MMoloko
Barback
Moloko
Barback📍 Portland$16/hr

A North Portland cocktail lounge seeks a detail-oriented barback to handle food prep, dish bussing, and occasional drink pouring. The ideal candidate is tidy, food-savvy, and eager to learn about cocktails. A team player with a serious work ethic is preferred.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
TThe Fields Bar & Grill
Barback/Bartender in Training ($26hr w Tips)
The Fields Bar & Grill
Bartender📍 Portland$17/hr

Upscale venue seeks charismatic team player to train as a bartender. $26/hour plus tips, with opportunities to entertain and delight guests. Friendly and outgoing individuals with a passion for hospitality are a good fit.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
SSecret Grove
Barback
Secret Grove
Barback📍 Portland$17/hr

Secret Grove, a music-centered cocktail lounge, seeks a barback with great customer service skills and 2+ years of experience. The ideal candidate is a music lover who can provide top-notch engagement. Competitive opportunity in a unique venue serving South American cocktails and espresso.

Apply now → 6 wks ago
CCentral Provisions
Barback Wanted
Central Provisions
Barback📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Central Provisions is hiring a barback to support their team. They're looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual. Apply by sending a resume to info@central-provisions.com.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
SSilk Road
Barback
Silk Road
Barback📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Upscale bar seeks a diligent barback with kitchen prep experience and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate excels in fast-paced environments and can multitask with ease. Fresh citrus squeezing and bar setup are key responsibilities.

Apply now → 8 wks ago
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Barback · Portland
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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 Portland?
The fastest route in Portland 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. Portland bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a barback in Portland?
Plenty of Portland 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 Portland?
Portland barbacks work the busiest bars in the Pearl District and downtown, and it is the fastest route behind the stick. Most working Portland barbacks take home roughly $130–$270 on a strong night with tips.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Portland 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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