Restaurant Bartender

The Pour House at Machinery Hall is looking for a Bartender to join our team!

We’re a busy restaurant and bar with a large craft beer selection, a variety of approachable cocktails, wine, and plenty of regulars and new faces coming through our doors. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being around people, likes staying busy, and takes pride in giving guests a great experience from the moment they sit down at the bar.

Our bartenders do a little bit of everything. You’ll be making drinks, talking with guests, keeping up with a busy bar, and working with the rest of the team to keep service running smoothly. Our beverage program focuses on well-made, consistent cocktails and a strong craft beer selection, and we want someone who enjoys sharing that with our guests.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in both hospitality and the work behind the bar.

• Guest Service: You enjoy connecting with guests and creating a welcoming experience. You’re attentive, approachable, comfortable making recommendations, and enjoy building relationships with regulars.
• Efficiency: You’re able to work quickly and confidently in a busy environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Responsibility: You’re comfortable managing your bar independently and staying on top of stocking, cleaning, PAR levels, and other daily responsibilities.
• Consistency: You understand the importance of following recipes, proper portions, and established standards so guests can expect the same great drink every time.
• Teamwork: You communicate well, support your coworkers, and understand that everyone plays a part in creating a successful shift.
• Attitude: You’re dependable, personable, and bring a positive attitude to work.

What You'll Do

• Take care of bar guests and provide friendly, attentive service.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, craft beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Follow established recipes and portion standards to maintain consistency.
• Help guests navigate our craft beer and cocktail selections and make recommendations when needed.
• Create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere at the bar.
• Accurately enter orders and payments into the POS system.
• Keep the bar clean, organized, and stocked throughout your shift.
• Maintain daily bar PAR levels and communicate when products need to be restocked.
• Complete opening, closing, and other daily bar responsibilities as needed.
• Follow responsible alcohol service practices and all applicable laws and company policies.
• Work with servers, bartenders, managers, and the kitchen to help keep service running smoothly.

What We're Looking For

• Previous bartending or restaurant experience is preferred, but not required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable interacting with guests.
• Able to stay calm, organized, and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently and managing your responsibilities throughout your shift.
• Reliable, responsible, and willing to learn.
• Able to follow recipes, procedures, and established standards.
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage + tips
• Daily tip payouts
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A fun, busy, team-oriented environment

Come Work With Us!

If you enjoy talking to people, making great drinks, staying busy, and being part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who is friendly, dependable, willing to learn, and genuinely cares about taking care of guests. Whether you’re an experienced bartender or someone with restaurant experience looking to take the next step, we want someone who is excited to learn our program and become part of the team.

Apply today and tell us a little about yourself and your experience!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• How many years of bartending experience do you have?
• Have you worked in a full-service restaurant or high-volume bar?

Work Location: In person