Bartender

Position Summary

The Bartender / Mixologist is a key ambassador of the restaurant's beverage program and guest experience. This role requires a polished professional with a strong fine-dining and luxury hotel background, advanced mixology skills, and a deep understanding of service flow, presentation, and guest engagement. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, passionate about hospitality, and eager to grow with the company while contributing creatively and operationally to the bar program.

Key ResponsibilitiesGuest Experience & Bar Service

• Deliver elevated, refined, and personalized bar service aligned with fine-dining and luxury hospitality standards
• Engage guests with confidence and warmth, providing knowledgeable recommendations on cocktails, wine, spirits, and aperitifs
• Maintain composure, precision, and professionalism during high-volume and peak service periods
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and presentation excellence for every beverage served

Mixology & Beverage Execution

• Execute classic and contemporary cocktails with precision and creativity
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and seasonal evolution of signature cocktails and bar menus
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, bitters, vermouths, amari, wines, and non-alcoholic offerings
• Follow standardized recipes, build sheets, and cost controls to ensure quality and consistency
• Assist with wine service when needed, including proper glassware, temperature, and presentation

Operational Excellence

• Maintain a spotless, organized, and fully stocked bar at all times
• Perform opening and closing duties, including mise en place, prep, breakdown, and sanitation
• Assist with inventory counts, ordering support, and waste reduction
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations
• Work efficiently within the tip-pool structure, supporting overall team success rather than individual sales only

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Work seamlessly with servers, support staff, hosts, and management to ensure smooth service flow
• Support and mentor junior bartenders and barbacks when applicable
• Communicate effectively with FOH and BOH teams to anticipate needs and resolve issues quickly
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude that contributes to a strong service culture

Professional Growth & Company Development

• Demonstrate openness to learning, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Participate in training, tastings, menu rollouts, and service development initiatives
• Grow within the company into lead bartender, bar supervisor, or beverage leadership roles as opportunities arise
• Represent the brand with pride, professionalism, and consistency both on and off the floor

Standards & Expectations

• Impeccable grooming, uniform compliance, and professional demeanor
• Strong sense of urgency balanced with calm, refined execution
• Commitment to hospitality, teamwork, and excellence
• Ability to adapt to evolving menus, concepts, and service standards
• Integrity, accountability, and respect for guests and colleagues

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in fine-dining restaurants and/or luxury hotels
• Advanced cocktail and mixology knowledge
• Strong understanding of wine, spirits, and classic service techniques
• Experience working in a tip-pool environment preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift kegs/cases, and work nights, weekends, and holidays

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to join a growing hospitality group committed to quality, creativity, and long-term team development. We value professionals who bring passion, discipline, and ambition—and we reward teamwork through a fair hourly wage and tip-pool system designed for shared success.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person