JOB TITLE: Bartender

STATUS: Regular, Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Front of House (FOH)
SUPERVISOR: General Manager / Assistant General Manager / Service Managers

We Lead With Intention
Pearl & Law Hospitality, founded by Biplaw Rai and Nyacko Pearl Perry, is the home of Comfort Kitchen—recognized as Best New Restaurant by both Boston Magazine and The Boston Globe, named one of the Top 50 Restaurants in America by The New York Times, and nominated for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation.

Our restaurants are rooted in creating deeply intentional dining experiences that bring people home to themselves and to one another. We honor the roots, stories, and daily life that shape our food, our team, and our spaces.

SUMMARY
The Bartender delivers an elevated beverage and hospitality experience through precise cocktail execution, strong product knowledge, and warm, attentive service. This role prepares cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages according to Ama’s standards while maintaining organization, cleanliness, and a polished bar environment.

Bartenders are expected to work with speed, accuracy, and focus while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor. They support bar guests and servers alike, ensuring seamless communication between the bar and the dining room.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Embody Ama’s hospitality philosophy—warm, intentional, professional.
• Provide genuine, attentive, and knowledgeable service to bar guests and dining room guests.
• Perform all duties with efficiency, respect, patience, and attention to detail.
• Maintain strong communication with FOH and BOH teams to support smooth service.
• Uphold Ama’s standards for beverage quality, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Represent Ama with professionalism in every interaction with guests, staff, and partners.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, equity, and collaboration. Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Drink Execution & Beverage Knowledge

• Prepare cocktails with precision, consistency, and speed according to established specs.
• Maintain deep knowledge of cocktail components, spirits, wines, beers, and NA options.
• Follow all batching, juicing, garnish, and mise en place procedures.
• Ensure accuracy in flavor, balance, technique, and presentation.

Guest Service & Hospitality

• Greet and serve bar guests with warmth and professionalism.
• Engage guests with thoughtful recommendations and menu guidance.
• Pace beverage service appropriately with food courses and guest needs.
• Address guest concerns with care and professionalism.

Support for Dining Room Service

• Prepare beverage orders for the entire restaurant quickly and accurately.
• Communicate clearly with servers, runners, and hosts about drink timing and modifications.
• Maintain accuracy in the POS system and follow all cash-handling procedures.

Cleanliness & Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout the shift.
• Execute opening and closing procedures thoroughly each day.
• Clean and sanitize tools, glassware, equipment, and high-touch surfaces.
• Ensure all bottles, juices, garnishes, and tools are stored properly.

Inventory & Stock

• Maintain par levels of juice, syrups, garnishes, glassware, tools, and liquor.
• Communicate 86’d items or low stock to the Lead Bartender or Beverage Manager.
• Assist with weekly inventory and organization of the bar and storage areas.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Support barbacks and other bartenders during service.
• Attend pre-shifts, tastings, and training sessions. Uphold a positive, supportive atmosphere behind the bar.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods (8–10 hours).
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs., including cases and bar equipment.
• Move quickly and safely in a fast-paced environment. Work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1–2 years of bartending experience in a full-service or craft-cocktail bar.
• Strong understanding of cocktail technique, spirits, wine, and beer.
• Ability to multitask under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills.
• Alignment with Ama’s values of equity, sustainability, community, and hospitality.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly Rate

Tipped position, paid in accordance with Massachusetts Tip Law and the restaurant’s payroll schedule.

Paid Time Off

One (1) week (40 hours) of paid sick time per year.

Additional Benefits

Discounted staff meals during work shifts.

• Participation in events, tastings, trainings, and industry collaborations.

COMMENTS
This job description reflects the core responsibilities of the Bartender role but is not exhaustive. Duties may shift based on the needs of Ama and its leadership. Flexibility—including nights, weekends, and holidays—is essential.