Terrain Cafe | Bartender | Westport

Menus and Venues • Westport, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Terrain Café is a chef-driven, garden-to-table restaurant celebrating seasonal ingredients and the art of gathering. The Bartender role combines craft beverage preparation—including cocktails, coffee, and specialty drinks—with table and counter service. The role serves beverages such as espresso, herbal teas, local wines, and seasonal cocktails while providing warm, knowledgeable, and polished guest service. The ideal candidate has strong bartending skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is willing to learn new techniques.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of bartending experience is preferred, with strong cocktail preparation skills.
• Friendly, guest-focused communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain composed under pressure.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, reach, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible availability is preferred and may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and select holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Barista experience; general coffee or tea knowledge or willingness to learn is also valued.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and serve guests seated at the bar, counter, or nearby tables, ensuring they feel welcome throughout their visit.
• Guide guests through seasonal food and beverage offerings.
• Keep the service station clean, stocked, and organized, and provide accurate, efficient service.
• Mix and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and specialty drinks according to recipe and presentation standards.
• Educate guests about beverage offerings, including local wines, craft beers, and non-alcoholic options, and recommend food and drink pairings.
• Set up and break down bar stations, prepare garnishes and batched ingredients, and clean bar equipment and the service area.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and verify guest IDs for responsible service.
• Support inventory management and stock rotation.
• Operate espresso machines and grinders; prepare espresso drinks, teas, and seasonal beverages, including visually appealing drinks and latte art.
• Rotate through bartending roles such as espresso machine, service bar, and counter service.
• Monitor the freshness of coffee, tea, and milk products and maintain a clean, organized prep area to support freshness and reduce waste.
• Use the POS system to enter orders, open and close tabs, and process payments.
• Follow cash-handling procedures, including cash drawer reconciliation.
• Complete opening, closing, and side-work checklists.
• Uphold health, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Support other front-of-house roles, such as bussing, hosting, or dish, as needed and when trained.
• Participate in seasonal menu tastings to strengthen product knowledge and service quality.
• Communicate and collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth, cross-training, and advancement within the URBN family of brands.
• Employee perks, discounts, and benefits across URBN brands.
• Eligible full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Eligible full-time employees have access to paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible full-time employees have access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

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