Bartender

Global Arts Live; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Global Arts Live in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced bartender to join our platform performing arts venue in Kendall Square. The role involves preparing drinks, engaging with guests, and ensuring smooth service during performances.

This part-time position offers 2–3 shifts per week, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM, with a minimum 4-hour shift and holiday scheduling. Compensation is $10 per hour plus shared tips, with duties including ID checks and POS transactions.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of bartending experience.
• Experience working as a bartender in a cocktail bar setting.
• TIPS on premises alcohol service certification.
• Familiarity with POS systems such as Square or Toast.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Mix alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks using house developed recipes.
• Engage with Head Bartender and Food and Beverage Manager to develop new recipes.
• Greet and interact with guests in a hospitable way.
• Check IDs to verify legal drinking age.
• Process cash and credit card payments via POS system.
• Monitor guest alcohol intake and enforce liquor laws.
• Set up, clean and maintain bars before, during and after each shift.
• Support in house events and the concession bar for the theater.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktail bar experience

TIPS certification

POS systems knowledge

Lift 30+ lbs

Tools

Square/Toast POS systems

Job description

Bartender

Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Job Description

The Platform performing arts center is a new venture located in Kendall Square, offering ample opportunities for experienced bar staff. We're looking for a skilled and friendly bartender who enjoys engaging with regular customers and talking about the arts.

Working Hours (Seasonally Variable)

Part-time (4 hr minimum).

~2-3 days a week, Monday – Saturday (3:00PM – 12:00AM with some flexibility).

Includes some holidays.

Compensation

$10/hr + shared tips.

Responsibilities

• Mix alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks using house developed recipes
• Engaging with Head Bartender and Food and Beverage Manager to develop new recipes
• Greeting and interacting with guests in a hospitable way
• Checking IDs to verify legal drinking age
• Processing cash and credit card payments via POS system
• Monitor guest alcohol intake and enforce liquor laws
• Set up, clean and maintain bars before, during and after each shift
• Supporting in house events and the concession bar for the theater

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of bartending experience
• Experience working as a bartender in a cocktail bar setting
• TIPS on premises alcohol service certification
• Familiarity with POS systems such as Square or Toast
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Preferred but Not Required Qualifications

• Allergen safe certification
• Front-of-house service experience
• An interest in global dance, music, and art

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that cis men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria, while others tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you're taking the next step in your career path, looking to transition, or returning to work after a gap in employment, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

Reflecting the artists we present and the audiences we serve, Global Arts Live is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates demonstrating diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Global Arts Live is committed to creating a work environment that values respect, integrity, diversity, and inclusion.