Bartender

Work in Wellness at the New Yora Nordic Spa Opening in November 2026, Yora Nordic Spa is a place to pause, reconnect and experience wellbeing through nature, hydrotherapy and authentic human connection. It is a space where our team will create thoughtful and welcoming experiences that help guests reconnect with themselves, with others and with the natural world around them. We are now building our founding team - the people who will bring Yora Nordic Spa to life and shape our culture from the very beginning. Working at Yora means working in wellness and contributing to a workplace and guest experience that are simple, inclusive, natural and social. The Opportunity The Bistro Bartender will be part of Yora's founding food and beverage team, helping create the warm, relaxed and thoughtful bar experience that will welcome Yora Nordic Spa's first guests in November 2026. This full-time role is anticipated to start at the end of October 2026. At Yora, the Bistro is part of the wellness journey - a place where nourishment and social connection come together. Through genuine conversation, thoughtful recommendations and beverages prepared with care, the Bistro Bartender helps guests pause, reconnect and enjoy time together. Even during busy periods, service should feel calm, personal and unhurried. This tipped position offers a base wage of $15.00–$17.00 per hour, plus the opportunity to earn additional income through guest tips. What You Will Do Welcome and engage guests while creating a bar experience that feels warm, relaxed, social and inclusive. Develop strong knowledge of beverages, ingredients, preparation methods, food offerings, dietary considerations, features and promotions. Guide guests through beverage choices and make thoughtful recommendations based on their preferences. Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to approved recipes, portions and presentation standards. Prepare beverages efficiently for both bar guests and Bistro Servers while maintaining quality and appropriate service pacing. Complete required bar preparation and maintain appropriate product, glassware, ice and supply levels throughout service. Anticipate guest needs and respond professionally to requests, feedback and service-recovery opportunities. Support responsible alcohol service while maintaining a comfortable and welcoming environment. Maintain a clean, organized, stocked and guest-ready bar and complete opening, closing and cleaning procedures. Accurately enter orders, process payments and follow established POS and transaction procedures. Receive, store, rotate and handle beverage products correctly and support inventory counts and par-level controls. Protect beverage cost through accurate pouring, preparation and product handling while minimizing waste, spoilage and breakage. Communicate clearly with Servers, Bistro Attendants, Supervisors and the Kitchen team to support timely and accurate service. Follow food-safety, sanitation, responsible-alcohol-service, equipment-safety and workplace-safety requirements and participate fully in required training. What You Bring Previous bartending experience is preferred. Knowledge of beverages, preparation techniques, accurate pouring and responsible alcohol service. A genuine interest in wellness and creating memorable guest experiences. Strong guest-service, communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to learn and confidently communicate food and beverage product knowledge. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to beverage, order, payment and service accuracy. The ability to remain calm, organized and welcoming in a fast-paced environment. Comfort using POS and payment systems following training. Appropriate food-safety and responsible-alcohol-service certifications, or the willingness to obtain them within the required timeframe. Schedule This is a full-time, on-site position with shifts scheduled based on business and operational needs. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. The Bistro Bartender maintains a highly visible presence throughout service and may support different Bistro service areas as operational needs require. Benefits and Perks As a member of Yora's founding team, you will be eligible to participate in a range of employee benefits and perks, which are expected to include: Health and wellness benefits. Paid time off. Employee wellness privileges and discounted experiences at Yora Nordic Spa locations. Bistro and retail discounts. Learning, growth and development opportunities within a growing wellness brand. Yora is currently finalizing its employee benefit plans. Specific coverage, eligibility requirements, employee contributions and plan terms will be shared during the recruitment process and will be governed by the applicable plan documents. Physical and Work Environment Requirements This is a physically active, highly guest-facing position performed in a fast-paced Bistro and bar environment. The role involves extended periods of standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, twisting and crouching; repetitive hand, wrist and arm movements associated with beverage preparation; pushing and pulling supply carts; and lifting and carrying routine beverage products, cases, glassware, ice, equipment and bar supplies. Employees work around alcoholic beverages, food allergens, refrigeration and beverage equipment, sharp tools, broken glass, cleaning products and chemicals, noise, changing temperatures, spills and wet or slippery surfaces. Appropriate food-safety, responsible-alcohol-service, equipment-safety and chemical-handling procedures must be followed. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable Accommodation Yora Nordic Spa provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. To request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact People & Culture at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Employment Opportunity Yora Nordic Spa is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Work Here. Soak Here. Help Us Bring Yora Nordic Spa to Life. If you take pride in preparing beverages with care, enjoy creating genuine connections and want to help guests slow down and enjoy where they are, we would like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yora Nordic Spa