Bartender

Trailborn Hotel Management • Highlands, NC

5d

About The Position

The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, welcomes guests, provides drink recommendations, and delivers professional hospitality to create memorable guest experiences. The role also involves maintaining an organized bar, processing payments, checking identification, serving alcohol responsibly, and supporting inventory and restocking. The position requires prior bartender and server experience in a progressive restaurant setting, strong time management and communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, basic and retail math skills, and proficiency with Toast systems.

This is a regular part-time, non-exempt position paying $13–$15 per hour plus tips. Hospitality scheduling may require flexible and extended hours on any day or at any hour, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on business coverage needs and seasonality. Physical duties include handling objects weighing up to 30 pounds without assistance and standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods or an entire shift.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Bartender and Server in a progressive restaurant setting, using best practices for cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and efficiency.
• Strong time-management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with customers and team members.
• Knowledge of retail math for cash handling and inventory management.
• Proficiency in using Toast systems for transactions.
• Basic math skills for accurate cash handling and inventory tracking.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 30 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to grasp, write, stand, sit, walk, perform repetitive motions, bend, climb, listen, hear, and maintain visual acuity.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or an entire work shift, and reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consistently and accurately.
• Greet guests warmly and engage in a friendly, professional manner.
• Recommend drinks and educate guests about cocktail, wine, and beer options.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and surrounding areas.
• Handle payments and operate POS systems efficiently.
• Check guest identification and ensure responsible alcohol service.
• Assist with inventory and restocking bar supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with company contribution (eligibility varies by employment category).
• Dental insurance with company contribution (eligibility varies by employment category).
• Vision insurance with company contribution (eligibility varies by employment category).
• Paid time off (eligibility varies by employment category).
• 401(k) with company match (eligibility varies by employment category).
• Sick time (eligibility varies by employment category).
• Employee dining discounts.
• Employee marketplace discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed