We are seeking a skilled, personable, and detail-oriented Bartender & Barista to deliver exceptional beverage service in a refined hospitality environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about craft cocktails, premium spirits, specialty coffee, and creating memorable guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency, and hospitality.
As a Bartender & Barista, you will provide personalized service by preparing expertly crafted alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including signature cocktails, premium coffee creations, espresso-based drinks, and specialty beverages. You will contribute to an elevated atmosphere that reflects our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and exceptional guest service.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve premium cocktails, classic cocktails, wine, beer, espresso beverages, specialty coffees, teas, and non-alcoholic beverages to the highest quality standards.
- Deliver exceptional guest service by engaging with guests in a warm, knowledgeable, and professional manner.
- Provide personalized beverage recommendations based on guest preferences, menu pairings, and flavor profiles.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of premium spirits, liqueurs, wines, champagne, craft beer, coffee beans, espresso techniques, brewing methods, and beverage preparation.
- Prepare high-quality espresso drinks, including cappuccinos, lattes, americanos, and specialty coffee creations with attention to consistency and presentation.
- Ensure proper extraction, milk steaming, latte presentation, and coffee quality standards are maintained.
- Create and serve craft cocktails with proper techniques, presentation, garnishing, and attention to detail.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar and coffee station throughout service.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering, receiving, storing, and rotating beverage supplies.
- Accurately process orders.
- Verify legal drinking age and follow all responsible alcohol service regulations.
- Maintain sanitation, food safety, and health standards in accordance with local regulations.
- Collaborate with servers, hosts, kitchen staff, and management to create seamless guest experiences.
- Assist in developing seasonal beverage menus, signature cocktails, specialty coffee offerings, and drink promotions.
- Handle guest concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly.
- Support opening, closing, cleaning, and daily operational procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1–2 years of bartending, barista, or combined beverage service experience.
- Extensive knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, premium spirits, wine, champagne, specialty coffee, espresso preparation, and beverage service standards.
- Proven ability to create elevated guest experiences through personalized service and expert product knowledge.
- Strong understanding of mixology techniques, coffee preparation methods, beverage presentation, and quality control.
- Experience operating espresso machines, grinders, and professional bar equipment.
- Proven ability to maintain consistency and quality during high-volume service.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with diverse guests.
- Strong attention to detail with a passion for craftsmanship and hospitality excellence.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to maintain a polished, professional appearance and uphold luxury service standards.
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Advanced mixology techniques
- Specialty coffee preparation
- Espresso machine operation
- Wine, spirit, and beverage expertise
- Beverage presentation and craftsmanship
- Organization and time management
- Attention to detail
- Professional communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Inventory management
- Guest relationship management
- Menu and product knowledge
- Ability to anticipate guest needs.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage plus gratuities
- Opportunities for professional development and beverage education
- Access to ongoing training in mixology, spirits, wine, coffee, and luxury hospitality standards
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment focused on excellence and growth
- Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
- Recognition programs and opportunities for outstanding performance
- Career advancement opportunities within a hospitality setting
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced hospitality professionals in an elevated service environment
- Exposure to premium products, innovative beverage programs, specialty coffees, and industry-leading practices
We are committed to creating exceptional guest experiences through genuine hospitality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. If you have a passion for premium beverages, specialty coffee, and delivering world-class service, we would love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person