Bartender

Mill Coffee & Tea; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA with company match

Store-wide discounts

Free drinks on shift

Tip pool participation

Job summary

The Mill Coffee & Tea in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Bartender to craft cocktails, pours beer and wine, and deliver fast, friendly service. You will help set the tone of the bar and ensure guests feel welcome and appreciated.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year bartending experience, solid cocktail skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. You’ll prep the bar, manage stock, operate the POS, and contribute ideas for seasonal drinks while upholding responsible service.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of bartending experience.
• Solid cocktail skills and working knowledge of beer and wine.
• Excellent customer service, with enthusiasm and energy.
• Calm under pressure, with good judgment and de-escalation abilities.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask during a rush.
• Comfortable with basic math and hospitality tech like Square, Bar Patrol, and Cocktail Flow.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; fluency in other languages is highly valued.
• Meets Nebraska's minimum age requirement to serve alcohol.
• Available evenings, weekends, and special events.
• Able to stand and stay active for shifts up to 7 hours, lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Make cocktails, beer, and wine service to our recipes and standards, every time.
• Give fast, friendly, consistent service and make every guest feel welcome and appreciated.
• Know our beer, wine, and liquor offerings and help guests find something they'll love.
• Complete daily bar prep, including stocking, garnishes, and batching, so the bar is ready for service.
• Run the POS and handle payments accurately.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.
• Keep the bar clean, organized, and well stocked, including glassware, equipment, and merchandise.
• Help with inventory counts when asked.
• Share ideas for new and seasonal drinks.
• Serve responsibly: check IDs, follow alcohol service laws, and calmly de-escalate tense situations.
• Solve guest problems with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Work events and collaborate with bartenders, baristas, kitchen staff, and leadership to keep service smooth.
• Be reliable: show up on time and ready to go, communicate your availability, and follow call-out procedures.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktail skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Basic math

Clear communication

Fluency in other languages

Tools

Square

Bar Patrol

Cocktail Flow

Job description

Location: Lincoln, NE · Schedule: Evenings and weekends, typically shifts between 12 pm – 11 pm

If you love sharing your passion and knowledge of bar beverages in a fun, fast-paced environment, join us to make people's day, one drink at a time!

As a Bartender at The Mill, you'll craft great cocktails and pour our beer and wine with care. You'll give every guest fast, friendly service and help set the tone and personality of the bar. Our staff are the core of our culture.

What Makes a Mill Bartender Awesome

You show kindness and positivity in every interaction.

You love meeting new people. You greet and thank every guest with a smile!

You adjust easily to changing circumstances and encourage coworkers to do the same. We learn and grow together.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and switch tasks as needed.

You exude positivity. It's the key to being great!

About The Mill

The Mill Coffee & Tea is a small-batch, craft coffee roaster with an espresso bar, tea, craft beer, cocktails, and wine houses in Lincoln, Nebraska. Since our first store in 1975, our mission has been to provide great food and beverages in a warm, welcoming environment.

We believe in honesty, integrity, and respectful relationships. Productive work is essential to a healthy and happy life, and through our work we strive to provide exceptional products, service, and value in a way that supports our community.

What You'll Do

Make cocktails, beer, and wine service to our recipes and standards, every time.

Give fast, friendly, consistent service and make every guest feel welcome and appreciated.

Know our beer, wine, and liquor offerings and help guests find something they'll love.

Complete daily bar prep, including stocking, garnishes, and batching, so the bar is ready for service.

Run the POS and handle payments accurately.

Follow opening and closing procedures.

Keep the bar clean, organized, and well stocked, including glassware, equipment, and merchandise.

Help with inventory counts when asked.

Share ideas for new and seasonal drinks.

Serve responsibly: check IDs, follow alcohol service laws, and calmly de-escalate tense situations.

Solve guest problems with a positive, can-do attitude.

Work events and collaborate with bartenders, baristas, kitchen staff, and leadership to keep service smooth.

Be reliable: show up on time and ready to go, communicate your availability, and follow call-out procedures.

What You Bring

1+ year of bartending experience

Solid cocktail skills and working knowledge of beer and wine

Excellent customer service, with enthusiasm and energy

Calm under pressure, with good judgment and the ability to de-escalate tense interactions

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask during a rush

Comfortable with basic math and hospitality tech like Square, Bar Patrol, and Cocktail Flow

Clear verbal and written communication skills; fluency in other languages is highly valued

Meets Nebraska's minimum age requirement to serve alcohol

Available evenings, weekends, and special events

Able to stand and stay active for shifts of up to 7 hours, bend and twist frequently, lift up to 30 lbs, and see clearly at near and far distances

What We Do for You

Great pay in a fun, healthy environment

Simple IRA retirement plan with a company match of up to 3%

Store-wide discounts on Mill gear

Free drinks to keep you charged and hydrated on shift

A spot in the tip pool once you complete and pass training. Our guests are extremely generous!

Compensation

This is a tipped position paying up to $25.00 per hour, including an average tip of $11.00 per hour. Tips aren't guaranteed and vary by location, position, hours, and quality of service. Average hourly tips are based on current-year reporting.

Hours

Shifts typically fall between 12 pm and 11 pm and run 6 to 9 hours.

Other Important Info

Shifts: Work at least three shifts each week.

Be on time: Have reliable transportation so you can arrive on time for scheduled shifts and mandatory meetings.

Food Handler Permit: Obtain and maintain a Food Handler Permit or certification as required by local regulations. This is a prerequisite to employment.

Training: Complete, pass, and maintain all trainings, certifications, and knowledge tests, including federal, state, and local alcohol service regulations. We'll set you up for success.

Policies

Follow all company policies and procedures in The Mill Employee Handbook.

The Mill Coffee & Tea is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. All employment decisions are based on competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.