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Michael Timothy's Dining Group • Portsmouth, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Lost Cowboy Taproom is hiring experienced, energetic, guest-focused servers and bartenders for its newly expanded location in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The venue features live music, line dancing, food, and a lively atmosphere. The roles involve providing excellent hospitality and memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced restaurant and bar environment.

Servers greet and assist guests throughout their dining experience, explain the menu, take and enter orders, coordinate with the kitchen and bar, check in with guests, address concerns, process payments, and keep their sections clean and organized. Bartenders prepare and serve beverages, provide friendly service, recommend drinks, enter orders, process payments and tabs, maintain and stock the bar, follow responsible alcohol service requirements, and coordinate with servers, kitchen staff, and management.

Lost Cowboy Taproom is part of Michael Timothy Dining Group, a locally owned and operated hospitality group founded in 1995 with restaurants in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The group emphasizes high-quality food, exceptional service, genuine hospitality, teamwork, honesty, and integrity. It offers competitive compensation, generous benefits for eligible team members, and opportunities for professional growth and development across its restaurants.

The taproom serves dinner Monday through Wednesday and lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday, and is open seven days a week.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of serving or bartending experience in a full-service restaurant or bar environment.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and strong team mentality.
• Reliable attendance and a professional approach to work.
• For bartenders, a solid understanding of cocktails, beer, wine, and responsible alcohol service.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable service throughout guests’ dining experiences.
• Guide guests through the menu, make recommendations, and answer questions about food and beverages.
• Take orders accurately, enter them into the POS system, and ensure food and drinks are delivered promptly.
• Communicate with the kitchen, bartenders, and fellow team members to support smooth service.
• Check in with guests, anticipate their needs, and resolve concerns professionally.
• Process payments accurately and maintain a clean, organized serving section.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and other beverages consistently and efficiently.
• Provide engaging, friendly service and create a welcoming bar atmosphere.
• Maintain knowledge of the beverage menu and recommend beverages based on guest preferences.
• Enter orders, process payments, and manage tabs through the POS system.
• Keep the bar clean, organized, and properly stocked before, during, and after service.
• Follow responsible alcohol service guidelines and applicable laws.
• Coordinate with servers, kitchen staff, and management to keep service running smoothly.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous benefits for eligible team members.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development across the restaurant group.

What This Job Offers

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