Bartender

The Nut House Pub & Grille, a pub and grille on the Water Street side of downtown Kent at 295 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240, is hiring a Bartender for the bar with screens. The role takes food and beverage orders and prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Base pay is $5.50/hour plus tips, about $20–$30/hour with tips (estimate).

About The Nut House Pub & Grille (Kent): The Nut House Pub & Grille (Kent) — a local Restaurant / Sports Bar serving Kent.

What you'll do:

• Greet guests and provide attentive service at the bar
• Take food and beverage orders accurately
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Demonstrate menu knowledge and make recommendations to guests
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area
• Process payments and handle cash/credit transactions
• Follow all alcohol service and food safety guidelines
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff

What you'll need:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must meet Ohio requirements for serving alcohol
• Previous serving or bartending experience preferred but not required
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry items throughout a shift
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of common bar drinks, liquors, beer, and wine
• POS system experience
• Strong communication skills

Benefits & perks:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule: The Nut House Pub & Grille is open Monday–Friday 11am–2:30am and Saturday–Sunday 9am–2:30am, with weekend brunch from 9.

For employees covered by the Ohio minimum wage of $11.00/hr (2026), base pay plus tips must meet that minimum for all hours worked; the employer must make up any shortfall.