Bartender/Mixologist

Center Art•Seattle, WA

12h

About The Position

Provide exceptional food and beverage service that exceeds guests’ expectations and creates a memorable experience through refined guest service. Maintain a clear understanding of service standards and meet them daily, with complete knowledge of the food, beverage, and services offered by Chihuly Garden and Glass. This hourly position may be full-time or part-time and typically involves shifts of approximately 6–8 hours. The hourly rate is $21.30, plus tips. The role includes preparing and operating mobile bars, maintaining bar supplies and work areas, preparing and labeling garnishes and beverage preparations, and ensuring guest-facing spaces and service are ready and properly presented. Team members provide service recovery, support colleagues, complete assigned opening, side-work, and closing duties, and follow company standards for attendance, grooming, safety, and professionalism. Chihuly Garden and Glass is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics; applicants are evaluated based on qualifications including training, education, skills, aptitude, experience, and work record.

Requirements

At least three years of bartending experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
Extensive knowledge of food and beverage, including wine and food pairing and suggestive selling techniques.
Pass food and beverage questionnaires with at least 90% accuracy.
Excellent grooming and communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Valid Washington State Class 12 or Class 13 Alcohol Service Permit.
Valid Washington State Food Handler’s Permit.
Ability to work well in a team-based environment and maintain a professional demeanor.
Ability to walk, stand, reach, and lift 30–50 pounds throughout the shift.
Ability to lift 35–50 pounds over one shoulder using a large oval tray.

Responsibilities

Follow Steps of Service and Timing Guidelines, maintain proper mixologist etiquette, and approach guests with a positive and courteous attitude.
Maintain complete knowledge of food and beverage offerings and uphold Engaging, Merchandising, Excellence & Proficiency, and Teamwork standards.
Complete assigned setup, including section and room detailing, under management direction.
Set up and operate mobile bars, including stocking supplies, glassware, and tools.
Prepare garnishes, syrups, tinctures, and batches for current and future shifts; label and date prepared items.
Organize, clean, and maintain mobile bar storage and back-of-house areas used for bar and beverage supplies.
Ensure guest-facing areas are ready for service and food and beverages are served at the proper temperature and with correct presentation.
Maintain guest satisfaction throughout the experience and provide service recovery in guest and coworker interactions.
Complete side work; water, clear, reset, and maintain the assigned section; and assist other servers and mixologists when able.
Deliver food and beverages to the assigned section and help deliver to team members’ sections when possible.
Complete assigned closing duties and check out with a manager before clocking out.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality and follow time-clock and sign-in/sign-out procedures.
Follow company and departmental uniform and grooming standards, company policies and procedures, and fire, safety, and life-safety procedures.
Promote a positive and professional attitude with internal and external guests.
Perform other duties deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with a $0.50 match per dollar contributed, up to 6%.
Deferred retirement contribution after one year of service, at shareholders’ discretion; historically 2% of annual salary contributed directly to the 401(k).
$50 per month toward an ORCA card or parking.
Seven paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave accrued at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours each year.
Vacation pay, accruing to three weeks after one year of service.
Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $2,500 per year, subject to conditions.
New-child family leave of up to four weeks.
35% discount on many Retail and Food & Beverage Experiences purchases, excluding alcohol and admission tickets.
Four friends-and-family admission tickets per year.
Charitable contributions or matching gifts up to $500 per year.