Bartender

Max Hospitality • Hartford, CT

8d • $8 - $8 • Onsite

About The Position

Max Downtown, Max Hospitality’s flagship restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking an experienced Bartender with a fine-dining background and a passion for hospitality. The role serves classic and craft beverages in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, with a focus on polished service and a refined guest experience. Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required. Max Downtown is known for its elevated steakhouse experience, award-winning wine list, and extensive whiskey collection.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of bartending experience in fine dining, or 2 or more years in a high-volume casual dining environment.
• Strong working knowledge of classic cocktails, wine, and spirits.
• Highly organized, with a polished and professional demeanor.
• Exceptional multitasking and time-management abilities.
• Ability to remain composed and efficient during high-volume service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team-oriented approach and commitment to service excellence.
• Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol certification.
• Interest in growing with a dynamic restaurant group.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve classic and craft cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and engaging bar atmosphere through outstanding guest service.
• Uphold standards for presentation, portion control, and consistency.
• Keep the bar clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately and responsibly.
• Verify identification and serve alcohol responsibly in compliance with state regulations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to support seamless service.
• Stay informed about seasonal menus, beverage offerings, and training initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Employee discount on meals.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 401(k) with matching up to 4%.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick time.
• Referral program.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Career development within the Max Hospitality group.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed