Bartender Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of bartending experience in a full-service, high-volume hospitality environment.
• Prior experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory bartending role preferred.
• Valid alcohol service certification (e.g., TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol) or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older; all educational backgrounds accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a branded hospitality concept, managed F&B operation, or cultural attraction venue.
• Familiarity with POS systems and basic cash handling procedures.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification or equivalent.
• Passion for hospitality, continuous learning, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Embody and champion the 452 Hospitality standard by delivering warm, genuine, and memorable service to every guest and client without exception.
• Anticipate guest needs proactively, respond to requests promptly, and resolve concerns with professionalism and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Model exemplary service recovery — turning a guest concern into a positive experience — and coach the team on how to do the same.
• Create an inviting bar atmosphere where every guest feels acknowledged, valued, and well taken care of from arrival to departure.
• Train, mentor, and coach team members — including newly onboarded Ambassadors — on SSA service standards, bartending techniques, responsible alcohol service, and guest interaction expectations.
• Conduct real-time, on-the-floor coaching to reinforce correct procedures, product knowledge, and service behaviors as they occur.
• Support a team culture of accountability, positivity, and urgency — leading through action as much as through direction.
• Act as the manager on duty when the Restaurant Manager is not present, making operational decisions and escalating issues appropriately.
• Ensure the bar is fully set up, stocked, and guest-ready at the start of every shift; oversee all breakdown and sanitation procedures at close.
• Monitor bar operations continuously throughout each shift to identify and immediately correct gaps in execution, service flow, cleanliness, or product quality.
• Assist with scheduling coverage and break coordination to ensure adequate bar staffing at all times.
• Perform all duties of a bartender as needed, stepping in on the floor to maintain service standards during peak periods or staffing gaps.
• Support POS procedures and training to new bartenders.
• Communicate actively with the Restaurant Manager and back-of-house team to ensure seamless coordination between bar and kitchen operations.
• Oversee product levels, quality, and presentation throughout the shift; proactively communicate inventory needs or discrepancies to the Restaurant Manager.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all cocktail recipes, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic offerings, and ensure the team can speak to each with confidence.
• Ensure all products are stored, rotated, and handled in accordance with food safety guidelines and company standards.
• Partner with the Restaurant Manager on ordering, inventory tracking, and waste reduction efforts to support cost control at the unit level.
• Ensure responsible alcohol service is practiced by all team members at all times, and intervene decisively when safe service standards are at risk.
• Maintain full compliance with all applicable alcohol service laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all company policies and procedures, and ensure team members understand and follow them consistently.
• Uphold SSAfety standards in all bar operations, reporting any safety concerns, equipment issues, or hazards to the Restaurant Manager or GM promptly.
• Communicate clearly, honestly, and proactively with the Restaurant Manager regarding team performance, guest feedback, operational needs, and any issues arising during service.
• Provide shift notes or verbal debriefs to the Restaurant Manager following each service period, highlighting successes, concerns, and items requiring follow-up.
• Uphold a professional appearance and positive demeanor at all times, and reinforce those standards across the bar team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager in support of overall food and beverage operations.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.
• On-Demand Pay program: get access to a portion of earned wages before payday
• 401(k) with 15% company match (must be 21 years or older; eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked; available during Open Enrollment Periods).
• Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave
• Tips
• Discounted Meal
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
• Holiday pay at 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws; accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.