Bartender

Cheba Hut \"Toasted\" Subs; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips on top of great hourly pay

Paid training

Employee discount

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Cheba Hut in Johnston, IA is seeking a Bartender to craft signature cocktails, pour local beers, and create a welcoming bar experience aligned with Cheba Hut culture. You’ll engage guests, upsell menu items, and uphold bar standards on a fast-paced shift.

You’ll follow all recipes and alcohol laws, maintain a clean station, and support team members across lobby, bar, and patio, while delivering friendly, inclusive service.

Qualifications

• Alcohol safety certification required.
• Previous restaurant or food & beverage experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 159 lbs. (team lift encouraged).

Responsibilities

• Deliver bar service with a focus on guest experience.
• Follow bar recipes, SOPs, and product standards.
• Verify IDs and enforce alcohol service policies.
• Assist with in-shop orders and support lobby and expo.
• Maintain clean, stocked beverage stations and prep items.

Skills

Alcohol safety certification

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Team player

Job description

Escape the Established. Behind the Bar.

Benefits:

• Tips on top of great hourly pay
• Paid training
• Employee discount
• Flexible scheduling

Bartender

Cheba Hut | Johnston, IA

Escape the Established. Behind the Bar.

Cheba Hut has been curing munchies since 1998, blending great food, craft drinks, and a laid-back counter-culture vibe. You’re not just mixing drinks. You’re building regulars.

As a Bartender, you’ll create a unique bar experience that aligns with Cheba Hut culture and Core Values. You’ll uphold bar standards, follow alcohol laws, and bring a positive, inclusive attitude to every shift. We serve approachable craft cocktails and local beer. This role reports to the General Manager and is accountable to the Bar Manager.

You think shop first.

You give a damn.

You take pride in your bar.

What You’ll Own

Guest Experience & Interaction

• Prioritize “interaction over the transaction.”
• Recommend signature cocktails, craft beers, and food menu items
• Deliver efficient service at the bar, lobby, and patio
• Build loyal guests through genuine engagement

Product Quality & Shoperations

• Follow all bar recipes, S.O.P.s, and product standards
• Stay current on drink recipes and brand partners
• Practice F.I.F.O. and proper labeling procedures
• Maintain a clean, stocked, organized bar
• Demonstrate integrity with cash handling and discounts

Safety & Responsibility (we take this seriously)

• Uphold all local and national alcohol laws
• Verify IDs and enforce alcohol service policies
• Monitor guest consumption and act responsibly
• Maintain strong situational awareness
• Complete incident documentation when required

Team Support

• Assist with in-shop orders during peak periods
• Support Expo, phone orders, and Lobby Love
• Maintain beverage stations and prep items
• Jump in where the shop needs you most

What Makes You a Fit

• Previous restaurant or food & beverage experience preferred, but not required
• Alcohol safety certification (ServeSafe, TIPS, etc.) required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable lifting up to a ½ barrel keg (159 lbs, team lift encouraged) Comfortable embracing Cheba Hut’s playful, non-traditional “Toasted” atmosphere

If you care about your craft, protect the vibe, and treat every guest like they matter — you’ll fit right in. Join us!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Cheba Hut Toasted Subs.