Bartender

Job Title: Bartender — Neighbor's Bar at NCG Cinemas

Location: Lansing, MI

Job Type: Part-Time

Compensation: Michigan minimum wage + tips

Schedule: Varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays — aligned with theater showtimes

Age Requirement: Must be 21 or older

About Neighbor's Bar Neighbor's Bar is the full-service lobby bar at NCG Cinemas – Lansing. We're not your average concession stand — we offer handcrafted cocktails, batched cocktails, frozen drinks, mocktails, dirty sodas, beer, and wine in a high-energy, guest-first environment. Every shift brings a new crowd of moviegoers ready to kick off their night, and we want bartenders who bring the energy to match.

This is a fast-paced, people-forward role. If you love making drinks, love talking to people, and love the idea of working in one of Lansing's most unique bar settings — we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Craft and serve cocktails, frozen drinks, mocktails, beer, and wine to guests at the bar
• Actively engage guests approaching the lobby — suggestively sell drinks and hot food before they even reach the counter
• Deliver drinks and food to the hot food pickup area as needed during your shift
• Scan IDs using the provided ID scanner at every alcohol transaction — no exceptions
• Operate the Vista POS system accurately for all transactions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout your shift
• Open and/or close the bar following established procedures
• Complete weekly maintenance tasks including equipment cleaning and sanitizing
• Assist with weekly inventory counts as directed by management
• Communicate supply needs, equipment issues, or guest concerns to management

What We're Looking For

• 21 years of age or older
• Outgoing, confident, and guest-focused — you don't wait for guests to come to you
• Prior bartending or bar service experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment during show rushes and busy lobby periods
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and working evenings and weekends
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to responsible alcohol service

Certification Requirements All bartenders complete required certifications during the first two days of employment, before performing any bartending shifts.

• Responsible Alcohol Service certification (Rserving) — completed on company time, paid for by Neighbor's Bar
• Bar Operations certification (Diageo Bar Academy) — completed on company time at no cost to you

Certifications must remain current throughout employment. No certification = no shift.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage plus tips
• A one-of-a-kind work environment at NCG Cinemas
• A growing bar program with room to develop your craft
• Supportive team and clear expectations from day one
• Free movies — enjoy the full NCG Cinemas experience on us
• Discounts on concessions