Founding Mixologist, Zero-Proof Beverage Program (Part Time)
About The Position
Solace is building Pittsburgh’s first zero-proof elixir bar and lounge, offering the craft and precision of a cocktail bar but focusing on original botanical cocktails designed around how guests want to feel (e.g., grounded, elevated, social, clear-headed, at ease, bright, or nightcap-style). The role encompasses a full beverage program, including tea, coffee, traditional kava, and speciosa service, depending on shift needs. The menu will utilize non-alcoholic spirits, aperitifs, RTD bases, teas, shrubs, syrups, tinctures, and seasonal culinary ingredients from brands like Three Spirit, Dromme, Little Saints, Pathfinder, and Kava Haven. This is an opportunity for a founding bartender to help bring the concept to life, refine the menu, and set the standard for zero-proof hospitality in Pittsburgh.
Requirements
- Strong cocktail background with an understanding of balance, dilution, texture, aroma, glassware, garnish, and presentation.
- Working knowledge of NA spirits, aperitifs, RTD bases, teas, kava, speciosa, botanicals, and functional ingredients.
- Ability to build drinks around the guest's desired feeling, ensuring they are balanced, beautiful, and easy to understand.
- Ability to refine a drink, make it consistently under pressure, and maintain strong prep, cleanliness, speed, waste, and close-down habits.
- Responsible and precise use of herbs, roots, teas, kava, kanna, speciosa, and adaptogens.
- Ability to make unfamiliar ingredients feel approachable without over-explaining or making claims.
- Adaptable, composed, and comfortable in an early-stage, developing concept.
- Comfortable with active service, full shifts, stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs, weekends, and opening/closing duties.
- Pittsburgh-based or willing to relocate before launch.
Responsibilities
- Menu testing, batching, station setup, mock service, and staff training during the pre-opening phase.
- Leading AM or PM beverage service.
- Executing cocktails, tea, coffee, kava, and speciosa consistently.
- Guiding guests through unfamiliar ingredients with confidence and restraint.
- Maintaining prep, batching, restocking, POS flow, cleanliness, and opening/closing standards.
- Following house portioning, education, and safety guidelines.
Benefits
- Base Pay: $20 - $24 per hour based on experience and fit
- Shared shift tip pool
- Retention Bonus: $1,500 paid after 6 months in good standing
- Education Reimbursement: Up to $500 per year for professional development
- Wellness Reimbursement: Up to $50 per month toward personal wellness expenses
- Paid Training: Pre-opening training, R&D, and mock service are paid
- Complimentary drinks during scheduled shifts, within house guidelines
- Staff Discount: Reduced pricing on additional drinks and retail items
- Priority consideration for future leadership roles as Solace expands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
