Bartender (Part-time)

THE BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY•Louisville, KY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Lofted Spirits is hiring a part-time Bartender for its downtown Louisville tasting room. The bartender creates a welcoming, memorable guest experience by preparing classic and creative alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, providing attentive service, and sharing approachable information about Green River and Bardstown Bourbon Company products. The role calls for balancing conversation with efficient service, recognizing guest needs, and working collaboratively to maintain a smooth bar experience. The position also involves opening and closing procedures, stocking and preparing bar supplies, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, serving samples and supporting product conversations in retail locations, and assisting with auxiliary bars and private events. The employee must follow responsible alcohol service requirements, company procedures, applicable regulations, and the company’s ISO quality and food-safety program. On-site attendance is required. Flexible availability is needed, including mostly daytime hours, some evenings, Friday and Saturday shifts, holidays, and private events outside normal operating hours. The role requires frequent movement and physical activity throughout the day, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing, as well as frequently lifting or moving items over 50 pounds. The employee must be able to communicate and perceive visual and audible signals, wash hands frequently, and use taste and smell when evaluating alcohol distillate.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
High school diploma and recognized formal certified training program, or equivalent education and experience.
At least 2 years of experience as a bartender.
Guest-first approach and ability to anticipate needs and create memorable experiences.
Upbeat, engaging service style and ability to maintain positive energy while balancing hospitality with efficient service.
Comfort engaging guests with different levels of bourbon knowledge and adapting conversation to guest interests and service pace.
Collaborative approach, including communicating with teammates and helping maintain smooth service.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to manage competing guest needs while staying aware of the entire bar.
Flexible availability, including mostly days, some evenings, Friday and Saturday shifts, holidays, and private events outside normal operating hours.
Reliable transportation to the assigned workplace.
Ability to talk and hear; sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the day.
Frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
Ability to hear and understand in-person and device-based communication and detect alarms, warning signals, and emergency notifications.
Ability to read printed materials, digital screens, and fine print; detect visual signals; and perceive depth, color, and movement as required.
Frequent handwashing and ability to use taste and smell when tasting alcohol distillate.

Responsibilities

Make every guest interaction welcoming and guest-focused, with attentive listening, positive energy, and personalized service.
Anticipate guest needs and maintain awareness of the entire bar, including arriving guests and those waiting.
Balance guest conversations with timely, accurate drink preparation while maintaining quality and hospitality.
Learn the Green River brand, products, and approach; tailor bourbon conversations to each guest’s knowledge and interests.
Develop knowledge of Bardstown Bourbon Company, its products, whiskey library, and vintage spirits library to support guest conversations.
Prepare and serve classic and creative alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks; taste and evaluate cocktails before serving.
Follow bar opening and closing procedures, restock supplies, and ensure clean towels and glassware are available.
Keep the bar stocked with ice, liquor, wine, and beer, and check that taps and appliances work properly.
Complete prep lists, including preparing garnishes and batch recipes.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation by cleaning surfaces, floors, coolers, storage areas, glassware, and trash receptacles.
Pour samples and guide product conversations in retail locations, tailoring recommendations to guests’ interests.
Set up and work auxiliary bars and be available for private events outside normal operating hours.
Take orders accurately, prepare drinks efficiently, serve and clear tables as needed, and manage guest tabs from opening through closing.
Process cash and credit-card payments accurately and handle safe access according to company procedures.
Comply with state liquor regulations, responsible-service standards, company guidelines, and health and sanitation requirements.
Complete company-provided bourbon, product, and brand training and participate in ongoing education.
Support the company’s ISO program, including product quality and food safety.
Attend work on site and perform other duties as assigned.