Join the Nikki Beach Hospitality Group!
Overview Position Title: Barback
Location: Marbella, Spain
Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal
Position Overview
The Barback plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role in ensuring the bar team delivers smooth, fast, and top-tier service throughout every shift.
As the bartender’s right hand, your mission is to create a seamless working environment by keeping all bar stations impeccably stocked, clean, and organized. You thrive in high-volume, fast-paced environments and take pride in anticipating the needs of the bar team before they even ask.
You may not always be in the spotlight, but your support is absolutely essential to creating the elevated beverage experiences our brand is known for. Energetic, hands-on, and detail-oriented, you’ll ensure the bar runs like a well-oiled machine while upholding the brand’s unique spirit and vibe.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all bar stations are fully stocked with spirits, beverages, garnishes, ice, glassware, and essential tools before and during service
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar throughout the shift, in line with our brand’s hygiene and aesthetic standards
Refill ice bins, juice stations, mixers, and bar tools proactively
Assist bartenders in mise en place: cutting fruit, prepping syrups, arranging herbs, and setting up ingredients
Collect and return used glassware from guest areas promptly, ensuring quick turnaround for reuse
Keep bar counters, sinks, shelves, and tools sanitized and polished at all times
Support trash disposal and recycling procedures according to SOPs
Follow bar-specific opening, service, and closing checklists
Respond to bartender requests with urgency to keep service flowing
Refill non-alcoholic stations and maintain ice machines and coolers during operations
Help organize and restock inventory in bar storage areas
Uphold personal presentation and hygiene to brand standards
Join daily briefings and participate in team trainings
Assist with closing duties: cleaning, breakdown, and stock counts
Exhibit a strong sense of teamwork, positivity, and flexibility
Follow all SOPs and instructions from Bar Supervisors or Managers
Contribute to the overall efficiency of the bar so bartenders can focus on guest engagement and cocktail execution
Required Qualifications and Competencies
Previous experience in a hospitality or bar support role preferred
High energy, proactive attitude, and willingness to learn
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask under pressure
Excellent attention to detail, cleanliness, and efficiency
Understanding of bar operations and basic ingredient prep is a plus
Fluency in English is mandatory; other languages such as Spanish or German are a plus
Availability to work versátil hours, including weekends and holidays
Ability to lift heavy items (ice bags, crates) and work on your feet for extended periods
Benefits
Shared tips & service charge
Daily staff meals provided on-site
Opportunity to work with an international hospitality brand!
Why Join Nikki Beach? Be part of a globally recognized group that brings together music, dining, entertainment, fashion, film, and art to create exceptional hospitality experiences. As the original luxury beach club brand, Nikki Beach has evolved into a worldwide company now with beach clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, residences, and seasonal pop-ups under Nikki Beach Hospitality Group.
We’re a family-owned company with a strong sense of community and purpose. Joining our team means stepping into a high-energy, international environment with opportunities for growth, travel, and the chance to help shape unforgettable moments for guests around the world.
Compensation: Competitive salary
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