Craft Cocktail BartenderPosition Overview
We're looking for a Craft Cocktail Bartender who embodies both craft and hospitality. This role is for someone who takes pride in precision, thrives in a dimly lit room buzzing with conversation, and finds genuine excitement in exploring the world of spirits, cocktails, and hospitality.
This is an opportunity to join a scratch-made cocktail program built on fresh juices, house-made syrups, thoughtful technique, and carefully selected spirits. Beyond creating exceptional drinks, you'll have the chance to deepen your knowledge, refine your craft, and connect with fellow hospitality professionals, distillers, and beverage experts.
We're seeking someone who enjoys learning as much as serving—someone who gets excited discussing whiskey production, discovering a new amaro, perfecting a stirred cocktail, or sharing the story behind a spirit with a guest.
Key ResponsibilitiesCraft & Service
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Prepare classic and contemporary cocktails with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
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Deliver warm, genuine hospitality while creating memorable guest experiences.
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Engage guests with confidence and enthusiasm about spirits, ingredients, cocktail techniques, and beverage culture.
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Maintain a clean, organized bar that reflects the polished yet understated style of a speakeasy.
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Execute service standards that balance efficiency with a highly personalized guest experience.
Cocktail Program
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Execute the cocktail menu to exact specifications and presentation standards.
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Prepare and maintain fresh juices, house-made syrups, infusions, garnishes, and other cocktail ingredients.
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Collaborate with management on seasonal features, menu development, and continuous program improvement.
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Develop a strong understanding of classic cocktail foundations while exploring modern techniques and evolving trends.
Learning & Professional Development
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Participate in spirit tastings, educational sessions, supplier trainings, and industry events.
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Expand knowledge of whiskey, agave spirits, rum, gin, amaro, aperitifs, and emerging spirit categories.
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Build relationships with distributors, distillers, brand ambassadors, brewers, winemakers, and other beverage professionals.
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Continuously develop cocktail knowledge, palate training, and technical skills.
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Contribute ideas and creativity to help elevate the guest experience and cocktail program.
Operations
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Assist with bar prep, inventory organization, and maintaining quality standards.
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Properly store and handle spirits, ingredients, and bar tools.
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Support efficient workflows that minimize waste while maintaining exceptional product quality.
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Help ensure the bar is prepared for service each day and reset for success each night.
Qualifications
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1–3+ years of bartending experience preferred, ideally in a craft cocktail-focused environment.
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Passion for spirits, cocktails, hospitality, and continuous learning.
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Strong knowledge of classic cocktails and foundational bartending techniques.
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Ability to remain composed and organized in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent communication and guest engagement skills.
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Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and willingness to grow.
Preferred Experience
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Experience working in cocktail bars, speakeasies, breweries, restaurants, or hospitality-driven concepts.
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Familiarity with amaro, aperitifs, whiskey, agave spirits, and classic cocktail traditions.
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Interest in cocktail history, beverage education, and evolving cocktail culture.
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Experience working with fresh ingredients and scratch-made cocktail preparation.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand for extended periods.
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Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
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Availability for evenings, weekends, and late-night service.
What We Offer
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Competitive hourly pay plus tips.
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Extensive exposure to a scratch-made craft cocktail program.
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Opportunities to attend tastings, supplier trainings, and educational events.
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Mentorship and professional development within a hospitality-focused team.
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Direct exposure to industry professionals, distillers, brewers, winemakers, and beverage experts.
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Opportunities to contribute creatively to menu development and cocktail features.
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A team that values hospitality, curiosity, craftsmanship, and continuous learning.
If you're the type of bartender who loves discussing cocktail specs, exploring obscure spirits, perfecting technique, and sharing that passion with guests, we'd love to meet you.
