Bartender

Join the opening team at Trudie’s Tavern , the highly anticipated new addition to the RAD Restaurants family. Following the success of neighborhood favorites GERTIE and g ertrude’s , we are looking for passionate, energetic individuals to help us build this new chapter from the ground up. If you're ready to bring your hospitality skills to a fresh, dynamic environment and be a part of a proven team that values community and great food, we’d love to meet you!

As a Bartender at Trudie's Tavern, you are a key driver of our success and the primary face of our hospitality for every guest who visits our bar. You serve as a daily ambassador of our culture, ensuring a seamless experience that meets our high standards for service, beverage quality, and guest satisfaction. We are looking for focused, energetic team members who thrive in a warm environment and are committed to continuous self-development. You will uphold our core values through collaborative teamwork and a dedication to earning the trust of your colleagues and community.

Schedule:

We offer both full-time and part-time hourly roles. Candidates can expect a schedule of 3–5 days per week, with standard shifts lasting approximately 8 hours. Please note that availability for nights, weekends, and select holidays is required. To ensure team consistency and operational success, we require a minimum commitment of three shifts per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Company Culture

• Adhering to the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of RAD Restaurants.
• Upholding the standards of RAD Restaurants’ Company Culture as a place that prioritizes fairness, inclusion, and respect.
• Leading by example in situations where conflict arises by exercising conflict resolution skills.
• Fostering a calm, supportive environment in both FOH and BOH spaces, encouraging collaboration and respect between departments.

Guest Experience

• Provide attentive, proactive service that anticipates guest needs before they are articulated.
• Share the "why" behind our menus with confidence, including the sourcing of local ingredients and the inspiration for seasonal dishes.
• Address guest concerns or service hiccups with grace and immediate solutions, escalating to management when necessary to ensure the guest leaves satisfied.
• Master the "art of the meal" by reading the table's energy—knowing when to provide a lingering, relaxed experience versus an efficient, brisk service for guests on a schedule.
• Recognize and welcome regulars, remembering their preferences or previous visits to foster a true neighborhood community feel while working with the Maitre 'd to add to guest notes.
• Serve as the primary line of defense for guest safety by meticulously communicating dietary restrictions to the kitchen and confirming safe modifications for guests with allergies.
• Manage the hand-off between courses and drink rounds so that the table is always "reset" and the guest never feels a lapse in attention.
• Offer an immediate, warm greeting to every guest as they walk in or approach the bar, ensuring they feel acknowledged and welcomed the moment they enter the space.
• Proactively recognize and welcome regular guests, maintaining a detailed memory of their beverage preferences and past visits.
• Ensure that the bar is never left unattended by coordinating with teammates to maintain a consistent presence behind the bar, ensuring someone is always available to assist guests and manage service.
• Meticulously manage the "reset" of the guest's space by clearing empty glassware and maintaining a clean bar top so the guest never feels a lapse in attention.

Product Knowledge

• Maintain a deep understanding of our food and beverage programs, including seasonal ingredients, preparation methods, and wine/cocktail pairings.
• Possess expert knowledge of our spirits library, including the flavor profiles of base spirits, and demonstrate proficiency in classic and house-specific cocktail techniques (shaking, stirring, and proper dilution) to ensure consistency in every glass.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all menu items, including key ingredients, common allergens, and the specific culinary techniques used by the kitchen.
• Recommend wine, beer, and cocktail pairings that complement specific dishes with confidence.
• Maintain a working knowledge of our back-bar and wine list, including the regions, grape varietals, and production styles of our featured bottles.
• Maintain an up-to-the-minute understanding of house-made syrups, infusions, and garnishes, ensuring all components are fresh and informing management if supplies are low before a shift begins.
• Attend pre-shift briefings to learn about menu modifications, off-menu specials, and 86'd items, ensuring 100% accuracy when describing them to guests.
• Understand the history and mission of the restaurant and RAD Restaurant group to answer guest questions about our other concepts and community involvement.

RAD Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.