As a Distillery Bartender, you will be responsible for crafting and serving cocktails made from the distillery’s unique products, offering an exceptional guest experience, and educating patrons on the distillation process. You will be the face of the distillery’s tasting room or bar, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests while ensuring the highest quality service and maintaining a safe environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Crafting Cocktails:
- Prepare and serve cocktails using the distillery’s signature spirits, adhering to recipes and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Create unique and seasonal cocktail offerings that showcase the distillery’s products.
- Suggest and recommend drinks to guests based on their preferences and taste profiles.
Guest Interaction:
- Greet guests, provide exceptional customer service, and ensure a positive and engaging experience.
- Educate customers about the distillery’s products, including the distillation process, ingredients, and flavor profiles.
- Answer questions regarding the history and production of the distillery’s spirits.
Tasting Room Operations:
- Manage tasting flights, offering customers the opportunity to sample various spirits.
- Assist with offering insights about the distillery and the production process.
- Maintain a clean and organized bar area, including the glassware, tools, and garnishes.
Inventory Management:
- Track and manage inventory of spirits, mixers, garnishes, and bar tools.
- Assist in stocking shelves, making syrups, and ensuring the bar is always well-stocked.
Safety and Compliance:
- Monitor guest consumption and adhere to responsible alcohol service standards.
- Ensure compliance with all local and state regulations regarding alcohol service and safety.
Maintain Cleanliness:
- Ensure the bar area is clean, organized, and fully stocked at all times.
- Follow sanitation and safety procedures to maintain a safe environment for both staff and guests.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Preference given to previous serving and/or bartending experience (although we are willing to train the right candidate with exceptional customer experience).
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work scheduled days/ hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move kegs, boxes, and other equipment.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Up North Distillery is an award-winning craft distillery focused on producing premium spirits using quality ingredients and traditional distilling methods. We take pride in sharing our passion for craft spirits with every guest who walks through our doors. To apply please submit your resume and tell us why you'd be a great fit for Up North Distillery.
In this position you can expect to make $18-$25+/hour which includes your hourly wage plus tips and bonus for selling bottles of our spirits.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- How many years of serving experience do you have?
- What is your availability?
- What excites you most about working in a craft distillery tasting room?
Experience:
- Bartending: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
