Craft Bartender

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Craft Bartender

Location: Louisville, KY

Department: Hospitality

Reports To: General Manager

FLSA Status: Non - exempt

Job Status: FT

Pay Range: $20.00 Per Hour

Summary:
As a Craft Bartender at The Vault, you’ll serve up more than just cocktails—you’re creating liquid experiences that honor the bold spirit of WhistlePig. From house-made cocktails to luxury pours, you'll keep the energy high and the drinks higher.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shake, stir, and serve WhistlePig’s signature cocktails, flights, and limited-edition pours with efficiency and flair

• Own the guest experience at The Grand Bar and Patio, from welcoming guests to presenting tasting boards

• Support VIP and Vault guests with high-touch service and product knowledge

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area

• Collaborate on menu tweaks, seasonal offerings, and signature serve enhancements

• Comply with alcohol safety standards and cleanliness protocols

Qualifications:

• 2+ years bartending in high-volume, craft cocktail, or hospitality-focused environments

• STAR certified from launch – if you’re not already, let’s work on that

• Strong knowledge of whiskey, spirits, and cocktail components (WhistlePig fans to the front!)

• Quick-thinking, detail-oriented, and cool under pressure, especially when the bar is packed

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs

The mashbill: compensation, benefits, perks, and other fun stuff

• The compensation for this role is a competitive hourly wage, plus an annual bonus, determined by individual performance, paired with company performance and goals
• Paid personal time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays
• Industry-leading paid parental leave benefits
• Annual FSA company sponsored benefit
• Insurance plans through Cigna (health), Delta (dental and vision), and Renaissance (accident and STD/LTD/AD&D coverages as well as life insurance)
• Support and resources via EAP access through our insurance program, with additional concierge, legal consultation, mental health, mindfulness and wellness resources
• Financial wellness benefits through FinFit, as well as discounts on and access to hundreds of benefits and services through Working Advantage, our Employee Perks program
• Safe Harbor 401K plan with generous company match

…In addition to the opportunity to work with the world's leading rye whiskey – come join us!

The hourly wage of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, and training. The above hiring range represents the Company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

WhistlePig is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace and complies with applicable ADA requirements.