Barback

Reports To: General Manager 

Location: Ballantyne 

Position Type: Hourly

ABOUT OMB

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is one of Charlotte's premier destinations for craft beer. Founded in 2009, OMB brews exclusively to the German Purity Law of 1516 — Reinheitsgebot — which requires every beer be made with only four ingredients: water, barley, hops, and yeast. That standard of tradition and authenticity runs through everything we do.

Our original location sits in Charlotte's Lower South End (LoSo) and features a state-of-the-art production facility, a full-service restaurant, and a one-acre biergarten. In Spring 2024, we expanded with a second location in Ballantyne — a two-story, 14,000-square-foot restaurant and biergarten built to host even more of our community. Our beers are distributed across North Carolina through an independent wholesaler network.

OMB is proud of its community involvement and its place in Charlotte's beer scene — an iconic representation of German brewing tradition in the South.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Execute excellent customer service and ensure guest satisfaction at our Brauhaus by providing essential support to our Service Team.

BARBACK RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with opening and closing duties, including restocking the bar with garnishes, straws, and napkins.
• Ensure bartenders have clean towels, glassware, and supplies throughout the shift.
• Keep the bar well-stocked with ice, wine, cider, and beer.
• Confirm that taps and appliances are working properly.
• Change out kegs as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and tables by wiping surfaces, sweeping, mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash.
• Build knowledge of menu items and beer styles.
• Run food and bus tables to support the service team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred service experience.
• Positive attitude.
• Team-oriented.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• $15–$30/hour total comp, dependent on service levels
• Pooled tips paid via payroll
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time employees)
• 401(k) with company match
• Free beer stipend for OMB staff
• Employee discount on food, merchandise, and beer
• Room to grow across both locations and departments
• Join a team that takes its craft — and its guests — seriously

OMB CORE VALUES

01 — Dedication to quality, no shortcuts 02 — Integrity, do the right thing 03 — Service-minded 04 — Point of pride in the community 05 — Lead, don't follow 06 — Team

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates must pass a pre-employment / post-offer background check. Applications are reviewed regularly for both locations; if we'd like to move forward, HR will reach out via phone or email. Positions are posted and maintained regularly — if you have not received communication from HR, we may not have an open position at this time, but may contact you for a future one. OMB participates in E-Verify for employment verification. OMB is an equal opportunity employer that hires individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery • Charlotte, NC • Since 2009 • oldemeckbrew.com