Bartender – High Volume | Live Music
Starting at $35/hr (base pay + tips)
Location: Miller's Downtown – Charlottesville, VA
Schedule: Days & Nights | Weekends Required | Late nights run until 3:30 AM
High-volume shifts with strong tip potential, especially on weekends and live music nights. Actual earnings vary by shift and performance.
Miller's Downtown has been a cornerstone of Charlottesville's live music and dining scene since 1981. We host live music seven nights a week and run one of the highest-volume bars on the Historic Downtown Mall — fast-paced, high-energy, and never boring.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Build classic cocktails and the rotating seasonal menu accurately and quickly during high-volume service
- Pour beer, wine, and spirits and keep the rail moving through a packed house
- Take care of guests at the bar from arrival through check drop
- Handle payments via POS, cash, and card
- Stay composed and communicate clearly with servers and the kitchen during rush
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Available days, nights, and late nights
- Three years of bartending experience and working knowledge of classic cocktails, beer, and wine
- Fast, composed, and a team player
- Comfortable in a loud, energetic live music environment
- Minimum 4 shifts per week
WHY MILLER'S
- Consistent volume and exceptional tip potential
- Live music every night on the Historic Downtown Mall
- Experienced management and real team support
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Work Location: In person
