Bartender

Arts Alley LLC; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts Alley LLC in Concord, NH seeks energetic Bartenders to help create a vibrant, guest-focused experience. You will deliver outstanding service, maintain standards, and work in a fast-paced environment behind a lively bar and courtyard setting.

The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and attention to safety and cleanliness, with opportunities to participate in ongoing education and contribute to the guests' memorable nights.

Qualifications

• Education or Experience - High school diploma or GED; or 1–2 years related hospitality experience and/or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills - Reading, analyzing and interpreting general business documents and communicating effectively with management, clients and the public.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to read and interpret financial information and budgets, plus basic math and counting.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to identify problems, collect data, draw conclusions and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of food, beverage and guest service quality.
• Provide professional and courteous guest service at all times.
• Serve drinks in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor guests' needs, including refilling drinks and checking in with guests.
• Clear bar between courses and after guests depart.
• Handle customer complaints or requests promptly and professionally.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the bar.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Remain in compliance with NH State Liquor Laws.
• Communicate with the manager about kitchen delays or service issues.
• Process payments accurately using the POS system.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Education or Experience

Job description

Description

Arts Alley is a living, breathing experience-part rooftop escape, part courtyard hangout, part hidden gem. We want guests to forget where they are and feel like they've stepped into a lifestyle. A world of energy, wonder, joy, and a little bit of shock and awe.

We are seeking energetic Bartenders who will be a critical part of creating this experience.

The Bartender will deliver outstanding service and maintain a vibrant atmosphere. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of food, beverage, and guest service quality
• Provide professional and courteous guest service at all times
• Serve drinks in a timely and professional manner
• Monitor guests' needs, including refilling drinks and checking in with guests
• Clear bar between courses and after guests depart
• Handle customer complaints or requests promptly and professionally
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the bar.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Remain in compliance with all NH State Liquor Laws
• Communicate immediately with the manager of any kitchen delays or service issues.
• Process payments accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people

Additional Duties

• Participate in ongoing education and training
• Attend team/department meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Essential Behavior Requirements

• Celebrate True Hospitality: Delight guests with heart and intention. Anticipate guest needs. Treat every guest like your only guest.
• Be Fully Present: Clear your mind of distractions and bring your full energy to every guest interaction. We're not just serving-we're creating magic. That means every smile, every conversation, every moment counts. Your presence is part of your uniform-just as important as what you wear.
• Show Confidence: Stand tall, smile genuinely, and make direct eye contact. Confidence is contagious, and it starts with your presence. Never lean on tables, counters, or surfaces.
• Full Hands In, Full Hands Out: Always move with purpose, bus tables, run food, and interact with guests and teammates. Own your section.
• Handle Food & Drinks Professionally: Handle glasses by the base or stem. Handle utensils by the handles. Never touch eating surfaces with your hands.
• Know Our Story: Understand our menus, mission, courtyard, rooftop, and event spaces. Share our story proudly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education or Experience- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related hospitality experience and/or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills- Must have developed language skills to the point to be able to: read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, financial reports, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Actively participates in discussions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, clients, customers and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills- Requires mathematical development sufficient to be able to: read and interpret financial information and prepare budgets. Deal with a system of real numbers, probability and statistical inference. Apply fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion. Possesses sharp ability for attention to detail (able to quickly identify variances in standards), working efficiently and flexibly. Ability to multi-task and be highly organized while working under pressure.
• Reasoning Ability- Must have developed reasoning skills to be able to: positively identify problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and provide a viable solution. Solve practical problems and deal with situations professionally and efficiently. Ability to interpret and analyze a variety of instructions or policies in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

• Non-slip shoes are recommended
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test, background check
• Requires walking, sitting and standing to a significant degree, reaching, handling, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and smelling
• Lifting up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying or transporting of food, objects or equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Outside environmental conditions such as wind, rain, cold, snow, extreme heat, etc.
• Inside environmental conditions protected from weather conditions. Potential exposure to cleaning solvents and/or fumes. Exterior environmental conditions may or may not be protected from weather, including temperature changes (cold, heat, humid, wet)