Lead Bartender

Start Date: Mid-November, 2026

Epilogue is a new fiction bookstore and wine bar opening in early December 2026, designed to be Natick’s newest “third place,” a welcoming spot for people to socialize, linger, and foster community.

We are looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to join our opening team. As our Lead Bartender, you’ll own the bar program day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve wine, beer, and cordial cocktails directly to guests, offering genuine and well-informed recommendations.
• Own beverage inventory, tracking par levels, placing orders with distributors, and managing vendor relationships.
• Maintain bar equipment and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Train and mentor other staff on bar service and wine knowledge.
• Operate the POS system for bar transactions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting bar

What We’re Looking For

• Significant bartending experience, with strong working knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits.
• Comfort running a wine, beer, and cordial bar independently, without direct supervision most shifts.
• Experience with beverage ordering or inventory systems.
• TIPS certification required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older, per Massachusetts alcohol service requirements.

Compensation

• $17.00-$23.00/ hour base pay based on experience.
• Tip pool participation.
• 30% discounts on all books, merchandise, and food menu items.
• Fully sponsored WSET Level 1 or Level 2 Certification for team members after one year of continuous employment.

Please send resume and cover letter (optional) to [email protected].

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• Bartending: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person