Bartender- HopCat

BarFly (Project BarFly) • Auburn Hills, MI

11d

About The Position

The Bartender creates an energetic, welcoming bar experience by building guest relationships, preparing consistent beverages, and operating a clean, accurate, and responsible bar. The role involves attentive guest service, accurate and efficient drink preparation, knowledge of HopCat’s beer, cocktails, spirits, food, promotions, and rewards program, and responsible alcohol service. Bartenders maintain a stocked and organized bar, handle transactions and documentation accurately, and support the service bar and restaurant team while prioritizing seated guests.

Candidates should bring strong guest connection, beverage knowledge, speed with accuracy, organization, sound judgment, composure, teamwork, and accountability. Previous bartending or high-volume restaurant experience and working knowledge of craft beer, cocktails, and spirits are preferred; training is available. Candidates must meet state and local alcohol-service requirements and have flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role requires standing and moving throughout shifts, lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, and working safely around glassware, cleaning products, wet surfaces, and changing temperatures.

HopCat offers competitive pay, including tips where applicable, flexible scheduling, employee food discounts, structured training, skill development, and opportunities for growth within HopCat and Project BarFly. The workplace is described as fast-paced, inclusive, and team-focused. BarFly is an equal opportunity workplace and welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Requirements

• Must meet all state and local requirements for serving alcohol.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, including ice and bar supplies.
• Ability to work safely around glassware, cleaning products, wet surfaces, and changing temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bartending or high-volume restaurant experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of craft beer, cocktails, and spirits is preferred; training is available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beer, cocktails, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages.
• Take and enter accurate food and beverage orders.
• Provide recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Use approved recipes, measuring tools, and portion standards.
• Restock product, glassware, ice, garnishes, and supplies.
• Communicate low inventory, quality concerns, and guest issues.
• Complete opening, cleaning, sanitation, and closing duties.
• Acknowledge bar guests promptly and provide attentive, engaging service throughout their visit.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HopCat’s beer, cocktails, spirits, food, promotions, and rewards program.
• Verify identification, monitor alcohol consumption, and involve management when appropriate.
• Keep the bar stocked, clean, organized, and ready for peak volume before, during, and after each shift.
• Complete bar transactions, tabs, cash handling, and required documentation accurately.
• Support the service bar and restaurant team while maintaining the experience of seated bar guests.

Benefits

• Competitive pay appropriate to the position, including tips where applicable.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee food discounts.
• Structured training, skill development, and opportunities for growth within HopCat and Project BarFly.

What This Job Offers

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