Terrain Cafe | Bartender | Westport

Urban Outfitters • Westport, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Terrain Café is a chef-driven, garden-to-table restaurant celebrating seasonal ingredients and hospitality. The Bartender role combines craft beverage preparation—including cocktails, coffee, and specialty drinks—with table and counter service. The bartender serves beverages ranging from espresso and herbal teas to local wines and seasonal cocktails, while providing warm, knowledgeable, and polished service. Candidates should have strong bartending skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be willing to learn new techniques, including barista skills if they do not already have that experience.

Requirements

• Preferably at least two years of bartending experience, 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, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and serve guests at the bar, counter, and nearby tables, helping them feel welcome throughout their visit.
• Guide guests through seasonal food and beverage offerings.
• Keep the service station clean, organized, and stocked, and deliver accurate and efficient service.
• Mix and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and specialty drinks according to recipe and presentation standards.
• Explain 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 identification for responsible alcohol service.
• Support inventory management and stock rotation.
• Operate espresso machines and grinders and prepare espresso drinks, teas, and seasonal beverages with attention to precision and presentation.
• Create visually appealing drinks, including latte art.
• Rotate among bartending duties, such as the 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, and dishwashing, as trained and needed.
• Participate in seasonal menu tastings to improve product knowledge and service quality.
• Communicate and collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to support smooth service.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth, cross-training, and advancement within the URBN family of brands.
• Employee perks, discounts, and benefits across URBN brands.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings plans for eligible full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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