Zero Proof Bartender and Trainer (004086)

Middlebury College • Middlebury, VT

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Design and deliver a high-quality zero proof beverage program by curating distinctive drink flavors and leading the training of student bartenders to successfully operate a student-run bar. This is considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The minimum starting rate for the position is $16.84 per hour.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of flavor profiling to create complex and appealing zero-proof cocktails
• Experience with non-alcoholic mixology techniques (e.g. shrubs, syrups, alcohol-free spirits)
• Ability to develop and standardize recipes for prebatching, ensuring consistency, scalability, and ease of replication by students
• Strong training and instructional skills, creating clear hands-on learning experiences
• Knowledge of drink sanitation practices, especially for batch preparation, storage, and service
• Excellent organization and workflow planning, including bar setup, prep lists, and efficient service execution in a teaching environment
• Effective communication and mentorship abilities to guide student bartenders with varying experience levels
• Background in hospitality, culinary arts, or equivalent hands-on experience in bar or café settings

Responsibilities

• Curate distinct zero proof drink flavors appealing to college students using non-alcoholic ingredients
• Train and mentor student bartenders on bar setup, drink preparation and mixology, customer service, and safe drink handling practices
• Coordinate bar setup processes, ensuring equipment care and cleanliness and efficient workflow
• Provide feedback on student performance during service to ensure adherence to established procedures and quality standards
• Manage inventory levels and prepare and oversee prebatch production, maintaining accurate measurements, labeling, and storage of all beverage components

Benefits

• Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees