Bartender

New Land Enterprises•Milwaukee, WI

32d•Onsite

About The Position

New Land Hospitality Team Members are the ambassadors to each of the brands we represent by providing an exceptional experience for guests through excellent customer service and teamwork. NLH businesses include Shanghai, a speakeasy accessible only through Black Cat Alley; Canopy Bar, a private bar located on the 25th floor of the Ascent apartment building; and a new astrology-themed bar opening in August 2026. We pride ourselves on excellent service and guest experiences across all locations, and in 2025, we celebrated Shanghai Speakeasy winning 'Best Speakeasy in the Country' from USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards. Current Opening We are currently looking for an experienced bartender for our new astrology-themed bar, Star Bar, located on the East Side. We will be open 7 days a week starting at 4pm Mon-Fri, and 2pm Sat-Sun. Interest in astrology is a plus, but not required. Bartenders who demonstrate outstanding performance and dedication have the opportunity to cross-train and pick up shifts across our other bar locations.

Requirements

One or more years of bartending experience
Available to work nights and weekends
Must maintain a valid bartender’s license for duration of employment
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with both colleagues and guests through excellent communication, customer service skills, and teamwork
Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to use a telephone and POS system, stand for long periods of time, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Interest in astrology is a plus

Responsibilities

Stocking the bar before and after each shift with all required ingredients and supplies, including following recipes for batches, syrups, cutting garnishes, juices, etc
Setting and maintaining the ambiance for each shift, through music, lighting, and programming
Prepping recipes for batching during non-peak hours
Consistently preparing all menu items according to their instructions; including craft cocktails, classic cocktails, beer, wine, and N/A options
Putting orders away as they are delivered
Preparing light snacks from the bar menu
Greeting all customers and providing excellent customer service to all guests
Maintaining a clean and tidy space
Completing assigned opening/closing duties and side-work throughout shift
Ringing in all orders through the POS system, processing payment, and cash handling
Ability to work as a team in different roles throughout the night, depending on business needs, which may include cocktail serving, bar-backing, or bartending
Assisting with programming and event needs
Playing an active role in our social media strategy by creating content for our official pages and maintaining a professional presence on your personal channels to help tell our brand's story