Bartender / Server

Bartender/Server Position at Field & Vine

Field & Vine is seeking a full-time Bartender/Server to provide polished, attentive food and beverage service in both the bar and dining room. This position prepares alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, serves food, processes guest payments, and maintains a clean and properly stocked work environment.

The Bartender/Server is a tipped, hourly, nonexempt position and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable federal and Texas law.

Base wage: $13 per hour, plus tips.

Essential Job Functions

• Accurately take and enter food and beverage orders using the restaurant's POS system.
• Prepare alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages according to approved recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Verify identification and follow all applicable TABC requirements when serving alcoholic beverages.
• Refuse or discontinue alcohol service when required by law or company policy.
• Maintain knowledge of Field & Vine's food, cocktail, wine, beer, and wellness-focused offerings.
• Communicate allergy and dietary information accurately to the culinary team while following established procedures.
• Monitor the guest experience and respond appropriately to questions or concerns.
• Present checks, process payments, and complete cash-handling responsibilities accurately.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and properly stocked bar and service area.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, workplace-safety, and responsible alcohol-service requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate with restaurant, culinary, banquet, and hotel colleagues.
• Support private events and other food & beverage operations when assigned.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position and business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old, as required for employees serving alcoholic beverages at an on-premises establishment in Texas.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TABC seller/server certification as required by company policy.
• Ability to complete an accredited Texas food-handler training program within 30 days of employment, unless a lawful exemption applies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and colleagues.
• Ability to accurately handle payments and operate a POS system.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified as required by federal law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous bartending, serving, or full-service restaurant experience.
• Knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and responsible beverage service.
• Experience working in a hotel, upscale restaurant, or lifestyle hospitality environment.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Frequently stand and move throughout the restaurant for extended periods.
• Frequently reach, bend, grasp, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Carry trays, dishes, glassware, and beverage supplies.
• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds as needed.
• Work around food, beverages, cleaning products, varying temperatures, moderate noise, and crowded service areas.