City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen
Job Title: Bartender
Location: City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen (East Crossroads)
Supervisor(s): Bar Manager Job Type: Part-Time
CITY BARREL CORE VALUES
- Beer is fun! Foster the community to be friendly and welcoming.
- Own it! Celebrate successes and recognize failures.
- Be excellent to each other. Be respectful, be understanding, and be kind.
- Excellence is achievable. Do your best, next time, do it better.
- Collaborate! We’re best when we work together.
JOB SUMMARY
Looking for a workplace where you can truly make your mark? City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen is seeking a passionate and skilled Bartender to join our taproom team. You are the face of our beverage program. The bartender's role is pivotal in creating a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere, crafting high-quality beverages, and ensuring a memorable dining experience that perfectly complements our innovative beer and scratch-made food program.
We are looking for someone who thrives in both high-volume, large-party environments and during slower moments where one-on-one guest connections are made.
DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Guest Experience & Sales
- The Welcome: Greet and welcome guests warmly immediately upon arrival. Establish a friendly, engaging rapport that encourages return visits.
- The Guide: Act as a knowledgeable guide through our menu. Make confident recommendations, upsell specialty drinks and food items, and answer questions regarding both the food and beverage menus.
- The Education: Be an ambassador for craft beer. Be knowledgeable about the style, history, and brewing process of all our beers, and be eager to guide new beer drinkers through educational tasting experiences.
- Full-Service Execution: Seamlessly manage guests seated at the bar while also taking and managing tables in designated service areas. Ensure timely delivery of orders, coordinating effectively with the kitchen staff.
- Quality Control: Check back with guests frequently to ensure satisfaction, address any concerns immediately, and process payments accurately.
Beverage Crafting & Knowledge
- The Craft: Prepare and serve a diverse range of alcoholic (including craft cocktails) and non-alcoholic beverages, strictly following City Barrel recipes, standards, and portion controls.
- Menu Mastery: Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the entire food and beverage menu, including key ingredients, allergens, and flavor profiles (specifically how to pair our pub fare with our beer styles).
- Responsible Service: Verify patron identification to ensure legal drinking age. Follow all alcohol regulations and closely monitor guests' alcohol consumption for safe and responsible service.
Bar Operations & Prep (The Proactive Approach)
- Stocking & Prep: Take a highly proactive approach to your shift. Ensure the bar is fully stocked with glasses, garnishes, drink mixes, and ice before volume hits.
- Batching & Pars: Maintain appropriate par levels for liquor, beer, wine, and batch components. Prepare and batch high-volume cocktail ingredients to ensure consistency and speed of service.
- Cleanliness: Maintain a spotless and organized bar area, dining area, and server station. Diligently utilize daily bar checklists for opening, maintaining, and closing the bar.
- Inventory & Maintenance: Monitor inventory levels and proactively notify the manager of low counts. Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues immediately.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of high-volume casual or fine dining restaurant bartending experience.
- Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of craft beer and cocktail creation. Familiarity with required Licensing and Labor Laws.
- Personality: Engaging, enthusiastic, and outgoing. You must have the ability to build rapport with guests and work collaboratively with a team.
- Skills: Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Consistently use safe food handling practices and adhere to all sanitation guidelines.
- Adhere strictly to recipe specifications and portion controls.
- Maintain a prompt, reliable attendance record.
- Maintain an upbeat, professional image and a positive attitude in alignment with our Core Values and Employee Handbook.
- Support catering events, banquets, and large parties efficiently.
- Complete all ongoing certifications/validations (e.g., ServSafe, Liquor Licenses) as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- 100% walk and stand.
- 90% communicate with guests and team members.
- 50% operate cash register, POS system (Toast), and cash handling.
- 25% reach, bend, stoop, wipe, and lift up to 50 pounds.
COMPENSATION
- Wage: $9.00/hr + Pooled Tips.
- Admin/Prep Wage: $15.00/hr for designated Cleaning/Prep/Admin shifts.
- Insurance: City Barrel offers Health Insurance through United HealthCare for full-time equivalent employees (30+ hours/week). We pay 50% of the premium.
- PTO: None for this position.
Ready to pour some pints and craft some cocktails? Apply online at https://www.citybarrelbrewing.com/careers or drop by the taproom with your resume!
Pay: From $9.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
