Bartender

Hirebridge; Forest Trail (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High tips potential

Full-time hours with consistent volume

Team leadership environment

Growth opportunities in hospitality

Job summary

Islander 71 is hiring full-time bartenders for a fast-paced waterfront venue known for seafood, a raw bar, and a high-energy bar program. This high-volume setting rewards efficiency, personality, and consistency with strong guest interactions and top-tier service.

You will deliver drinks quickly, stay organized during peak service, and help keep the bar clean and fully stocked while collaborating with servers and management to ensure a smooth dining experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years bartending experience in high-volume settings.
• Strong sense of urgency and multitasking ability.
• Outgoing personality with great guest presence.
• Reliable, team-oriented and professional.
• Comfortable with busy nights, weekends and peak season.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fast, friendly service at the bar.
• Build relationships with guests and create a welcoming environment.
• Handle high-volume service with accuracy and composure.
• Prepare cocktails, beer and wine efficiently.
• Manage multiple tickets and guide bar guests.
• Keep stations stocked, clean, and ready for service.
• Follow sanitation and safety standards.
• Collaborate with servers and management to maintain flow.

Skills

2+ years bartending

High-volume experience

Urgency

Multitasking

Guest presence

Job description

Islander 71 is hiring full-time Bartenders to join our high-volume waterfront team.

We’re a fast-paced, upscale-casual restaurant on the water known for fresh seafood, a full raw bar, and a high-energy bar program. With $10M+ in annual sales and heavy seasonal volume, this is a high-earning opportunity for experienced bartenders who can move with urgency, connect with guests, and execute at a high level.

About the Role

This is not a slow craft bar role - this is a high-volume, high-tip environment where efficiency, personality, and consistency matter.

You’ll be responsible for delivering great drinks, strong guest interactions, and keeping the bar running clean, organized, and fast during peak service.

What You’ll Do

Service & Guest Experience

• Deliver fast, friendly, and attentive service at the bar
• Build relationships with guests and create a fun, welcoming environment
• Handle high-volume service while maintaining accuracy and composure

Bar Execution

• Prepare cocktails, beer, and wine efficiently and consistently
• Manage multiple tickets and direct bar guests at once
• Maintain speed without sacrificing quality

Organization & Cleanliness

• Keep bar stations stocked, clean, and fully set for service
• Follow all sanitation and safety standards
• Support opening/closing duties and side work

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with servers and management to keep service flowing
• Communicate clearly during high-pressure shifts
• Support overall restaurant operations when needed

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years bartending experience (high-volume preferred)
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to multitask
• Outgoing personality with great guest presence
• Reliable, team-oriented, and professional
• Comfortable working busy nights, weekends, and peak season volume

What We Offer

• High tip earning potential in a busy, established restaurant
• Full-time hours with consistent volume
• Strong leadership and team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a high-performing hospitality group