Bartender

220 Merrill; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a passionate bartender to join their team. The role involves mixing drinks, interacting with guests, and ensuring excellent service in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have strong wine knowledge, bartending experience, and a cheerful demeanor. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, along with competitive salary and great benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a bartender.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in mixology and menu creation.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Interact with customers and take orders.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Mixing drinks

Customer interaction

Communication

Organization

Agility

Job description

ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we’re crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

Job Summary

You will be responsible for working directly with our guests by mixing and serving drink orders.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons

Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks

Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations

Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails

Plan and present bar menu

Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age

Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies

Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience

Comply with all food and beverage regulations

What We Expect of You

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.

Your success with us requires these qualifications :

Wine knowledge is required

Resume and proven working experience as a bartender

Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks

Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean

Mixology and menu creation experience required

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Competitive Salary and Great Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Working Conditions : Days and hours will vary dependent on scheduled events.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is regularly required to stand for a prolonged period, reach, bend and lift heavy objects. The noise and activity level in the work environment is typically high. You may be required to carry glassware, alcohol, cases of beer, etc. and use knives and other kitchen tools.

Standing for Long Periods : Bartenders are usually on their feet for most, if not all, of their shifts, which can last several hours.

Lifting and Carrying : Bartenders need to lift and carry heavy items such as kegs, boxes of liquor, beer cases, or ice buckets, which can weigh 20-50 pounds or more.

Manual Dexterity and Coordination : Bartending requires precision in handling bottles, glasses, and tools. Fast, coordinated movements are essential for mixing drinks, pouring accurately, and working efficiently.

Stamina and Endurance : The role can be physically taxing, with long shifts that may extend late into the night, requiring the bartender to remain energetic and focused.

Repetitive Motions : Bartenders frequently repeat actions like shaking cocktails, opening bottles, and using bar tools, which can lead to strain over time.

Good Vision and Hearing : Clear vision is necessary for reading labels, preparing drinks, and observing customers. Good hearing helps bartenders understand orders in noisy environments.

Balance and Agility : Bartenders often work in fast-paced environments, where they need to move quickly and carefully, avoiding spills or accidents.

Basic Physical Strength : Being able to handle the physical aspects of cleaning the bar, stocking supplies, and handling waste or broken items is crucial.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.