Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Summary

We have openings for day bartenders and night bartenders. The day bartenders (hours Wed-Sun 5p-9p) are responsible for dinner service, hosting, cleaning, craft cocktails. The pacing is slower with a higher base rate $7.25-$15. The night bartenders (hours Fri/Sat 9p-1a) are high volume speed bartenders, with average $600 per night in tips plus base pay $4. Both positions require cleaning and attention to detail and attentiveness to customers - no playing on phone.

The Bartender prepares and serves beverages while providing prompt, professional service to guests. This role maintains a clean, organized bar, follows responsible alcohol service and food safety procedures, and works with the team to support a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to recipes, service standards, and applicable laws; taking orders and responding to guest requests; and maintaining bar stations, tools, glassware, and equipment. The Bartender stocks supplies, prepares garnishes and ingredients, monitors inventory, and reports shortages or equipment concerns to a manager. This role may process payments, maintain accurate tabs, and assist with opening and closing duties.

The Bartender coordinates with barbacks, servers, managers, and other team members to ensure accurate, timely service and an organized bar. This role communicates clearly during busy periods, responds courteously to guest feedback, and helps maintain a respectful environment. The Bartender verifies identification when required, monitors guest alcohol consumption, follows responsible alcohol service procedures, and does not serve guests who are underage or appear intoxicated.

Are you attentive, personable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment? Can you prepare beverages consistently, manage multiple orders, and provide courteous service during busy periods? Previous bartending, restaurant, or hospitality experience is helpful, along with sound judgment and a commitment to responsible alcohol service.

The successful candidate can follow beverage recipes, service instructions, sanitation requirements, and workplace safety procedures. Communication, customer service, teamwork, organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills are important. Any legally required alcohol service, food handler, or food safety certification must be obtained and maintained.

This position works in a busy bar or restaurant with frequent movement, noise, spills, temperature changes, cleaning products, and interaction with guests and team members. Work may involve standing and walking for extended periods, lifting and carrying supplies, and working evenings, weekends, holidays, or high-volume service periods. The Bartender is expected to follow workplace safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and company procedures at all times.