Posted July 28, 2026
Barback
Journeyman Distillery
Three Oaks, MI, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Are you ready to support a dynamic, high-energy bar team in a fast-paced, historic environment? At Journeyman Distillery, we believe in collaboration and face-to-face interactions to create exceptional experiences for our guests. As a Barback, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring our bartenders have everything they need to keep the drinks flowing and the atmosphere buzzing! This is not just a support position, it’s a chance to be part of something special, in a company that is passionate about whiskey, hospitality, and a shared legacy. If you're eager to learn the ropes and grow in a hard-working, fun, and supportive environment, Journeyman Distillery is the place for you!
At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.
CORE VALUES
GRIT MAKES GREAT
- We believe that no challenge is too big and we take pride in hard work.
- Grit is our foundation - perseverance through adversity, strength in difficulty, and a relentless drive to succeed.
- Challenges are opportunities in disguise and we welcome them with determination and resolve.
- Nothing great happens by taking the easy route.
ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN, NEVER A MASTER
- 'Good enough' isn't in our vocabulary.
- We are committed to constant improvement and the pursuit of excellence in distilling, brewing, and hospitality.
- Mastery is a moving target - and we embrace the grind, knowing the journey itself is what pushes us forward.
1st CUSTOMER
- Exceptional service defines us - through every touchpoint, every day (362 a year), until the last second and beyond (59:59+).
- This mindset extends to how we treat vendors, partners, and each other.
- 1st Customer is our culture - and our legacy
- As storytellers and champions of Journeyman, we embody the values we stand for, through every interaction.
Ambassador
- Taking pride and ownership in your work
- Engagement and active participation in your work and company activities
- Being a positive force in the workplace; creating a culture of positivity
- Extending common courtesy to self, employees, vendors, and guests
- Being an evangelist and promoter of the company and brand
Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:
- Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
- Paid Time Off – begins accruing on Day 1
- 401(k) with Employer Match available
- Medical Insurance – 30+ hours/week
- Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options – 20+ hours/week
- Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
- Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
- Employee Discount
- 50% discount on meals as approved by manager during scheduled work shifts
- Monthly Founders' Tour with Bill and Johanna Welter
- Annual Employee Putting Competition
- Annual Employee Holiday Party
All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Make sure that the bar is clean before opening.
- Greet all guests with an appropriate and warm greeting.
- Stay customer focused and nurture an excellent customer experience.
- Collect empty glasses from the bar and tables.
- Always ensure there is enough clean glassware, and wash glassware regularly.
- Monitor chemicals for glasswasher.
- Make sure coolers are clean and organized.
- Wipe down tables and bar tops.
- Restock ice as needed.
- Prepare fruit garnishes for cocktails and make sure that we have backups.
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.
- Ensure there is always enough backup liquor behind the bar.
- Collect trash and dirty towels throughout the day.
- Maintain clean rags in each bartender’s station.
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations.
- Help the bartender with anything that he/she needs.
- Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or as directed by supervisor.
- Filling in for absent staff as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring work area(s) are stocked with items that will be needed while on shift.
- Ensure that work stations are properly refilled at the end of every shift.
- Assist with special events as requested.
- Handle any problems that might arise both courteously and professionally.
- Consistently adhere to grooming and appearance standards set by the company.
- Understand and can communicate to guests our available food and beverage products, as well as Journeyman accommodations and services.
- Must have some familiarity with basic food prepping procedures and cooking methods.
