Bartender

Blake Farms; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake Farms, located in Michigan, is seeking a passionate Bartender who excels in creating memorable guest experiences through high-quality service and expertly crafted beverages. The successful candidate will be responsible for greeting guests, pouring drinks, and maintaining cleanliness in the bar area.

Previous bartending experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to multitask are essential for this fast-paced bar environment. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Knowledge of drink mixing, garnishing, and bar equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Must meet legal age requirements for serving alcohol.
• Certification in responsible alcohol service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and engage in friendly conversation.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes and preferences.
• Maintain knowledge of drink menus and specials.
• Check customer identification for legal compliance.
• Monitor guest behavior and manage alcohol consumption.
• Operate POS systems and process payments.
• Keep the bar area clean, stocked, and organized.
• Restock bar inventory and supplies.
• Check and maintain bar appliances.
• Follow food safety and service guidelines.
• Collaborate with servers for timely service.

Skills

Bartending experience

Knowledge of drink mixing

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Customer service skills

Job description

Job Summary

The Bartender will be passionate about creating memorable guest experiences through high-quality service and expertly crafted beverages. You’ll be responsible for pouring drinks, serving guests, and maintaining a clean, organized bar area.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Greet guests warmly and engage in friendly conversation.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and customer preferences.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of drink menus, ingredients, and bar specials.
• Check customer identification to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
• Monitor guest behavior and manage alcohol consumption responsibly.
• Operate POS systems, take orders, and process payments accurately.
• Keep the bar area clean, stocked, and organized throughout the shift.
• Restock bar inventory and supplies as needed.
• Check taps and appliances to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs or changing out kegs, if needed.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and responsible beverage service guidelines.
• Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient service.

Education, Skills & Knowledge

• Previous bartending experience preferred
• Knowledge of drink mixing, garnishing, and bar equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Must meet legal age requirements for serving alcohol.
• Certification in responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS, ServSafe) is a plus

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.
• Fast-paced bar or restaurant setting.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.

Additional Duties:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisors.

The Blake’s family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.