Bartender The Bistro - 2nd Shift - Part Time

Bartender Position at Hawkers Asian Street Food
At Hawkers Asian Street Food, our purpose is simple: we spark adventure. We always care — for each and every guest as if they are our only guest, and for our team as family. And we be disruptive — challenging the status quo, refusing to succumb to industry norms, and continually raising the bar.
Competitive hourly wage (commensurate with experience and market).
Tip share eligibility per restaurant policy.
Flexible scheduling with part-time and full-time opportunities.
Meal benefits during scheduled shifts.
Opportunity for growth within a rapidly expanding brand.
As a Bartender at Hawkers, you are the architect of the bar experience — crafting drinks, telling the Hawkers story, and creating the kind of energy that makes guests want to stay longer and come back often. This role demands genuine warmth, deep product knowledge, speed, and a team-first attitude every single shift. Maintain awareness of bar top guests, service tickets, dining room flow, and team needs at all times.
Guest Experience & Service

Share the story of Hawkers — our inspiration, our cuisine, and our method of service — in a way that feels natural and engaging, not scripted.
Assess guest preferences and make confident, personalized beverage and food recommendations.
Take food and to-go orders as needed, entering them into the POS system accurately and without delay.
Bar Operations & Craft

Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for the bar and all guests, following Hawkers' recipes and quality standards on every pour.
adhere to minimum age requirements as mandated by local and state law.
Restock the bar with supplies and maintain par levels throughout the shift to ensure uninterrupted service.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bar area and all equipment throughout the shift.
handle all acceptable forms of payment with security and professionalism, settle tabs, and balance registers at the end of shift.
Complete all required training courses and ongoing assessments; Demonstrate schedule flexibility and availability to fill in as needed to support smooth bar and restaurant operations.
Must meet the minimum age requirement to serve alcohol as mandated by local and state law (currently 21 in NC and VA; Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Handlers Certification.
Prior bartending or bar experience preferred; Success in this role requires genuine hospitality, urgency, adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to stay composed in a high-volume environment.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach above shoulder level for the duration of a shift.
Must be able to work at a sustained, fast pace in a high-noise, high-activity bar environment.