Bartender

Collared Martin Hospitality; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Collared Martin Hospitality is seeking an experienced bartender to provide exceptional service, take orders, craft beverages, and drive guest satisfaction at our Faraway properties. You will upsell food and drinks, maintain knowledge of our menu, and ensure accurate payments while upholding health and safety standards.

Join a team that values guest experience, professionalism, and reliability in a fast-paced bar environment. Training and certifications are supported where needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a full-service restaurant bar environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Must be a team player.
• Must meet state requirements to serve alcohol and work behind a bar.

Responsibilities

• Take guests’ food and beverage orders, utilize salesmanship techniques, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Input orders into the POS system, correctly.
• Maintain knowledge of house cocktails and wine list to answer questions.
• Ensure accuracy of guest checks and process payments.
• Follow responsible alcohol practices, including carding guests under 40 and health procedures.

Skills

Bar industry experience

Salesmanship / upselling

Customer service

Team player

Effective communication in English

Lift up to 50 pounds

Stand for long periods

Wine & cocktails knowledge

Education

ServSafe Alcohol certification

ServSafe Food Allergen certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

Brief Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The bartender occupies one of the most integral functions in the restaurant. You are responsible for taking orders, making beverages for all guests, serving beverages, selling food, and building repeat clientele. Beyond that, you are expected to use your skill, knowledge, and personality to provide a dining experience that exceeds all expectations. You have been chosen for this position because of your experience, ability, and character. Together, we will work to provide a memorable dining experience for each of our guests.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Acknowledge all bar guests immediately, however busy.
• Take guests’ food and beverage orders, utilize salesmanship techniques, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Always “read” your guests when making suggestions.
• Input orders into the POS system, correctly.
• Have a strong knowledge of all house cocktails as well as standard classic recipes.
• Have a strong knowledge of our wine list and be prepared to answer questions.
• Quickly make beverages for bar guests and the service bars.
• Open all wine and champagne bottles using proper wine service techniques.
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests.
• Interact in courteous and professional manner with guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Be proactive in resolving guest complaints.
• Act with integrity and honesty, and alert management to any and all issues that may arise at a guest.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the bar.
• Properly mark all bar guests for each course in advance of delivery of food to the table.
• Always try to anticipate your guests’ needs.
• Maintain menu knowledge throughout employment, continuously review menu items, and keep up to date with any changes.
• Alert management to great guests, big spenders, distributors, and anyone else you think wants extra attention.
• Ensure accuracy of guest checks and promptly process payments.
• Ensure that all cash is handled correctly, and that correct change is given.
• Close out all cash checks for the floor in a prompt manner.
• Complete end of night closing check out.
• Notify management to any pertinent information related to the shift.
• Follow all responsible alcohol practices, including carding all guests who appear under the age of 40.
• Follow all health department procedures, including best practices.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year experience in a full-service restaurant bar environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have active ServSafe Alcohol and Food Allergen certifications, or equivalent. Will provide training for qualified candidates.
• Must meet state requirements to serve alcohol and work behind a bar.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all team members and guests in English.
• Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time.
• Extensive working knowledge of the entire food menu with full descriptions and all associated food allergies.
• Knowledge of local and state regulations related to food service and health code compliance.

Summary

ABOUT COLLARED MARTIN HOSPITALITY

Established in January 2025, Collared Martin Hospitality operates the Faraway brand, along with a collection of independent lifestyle & luxury boutique hotels, restaurants, and cocktail clubs. Currently, we operate across Blue Flag Capital's award-winning portfolio of more than $1 billion of hospitality real estate assets. We value the power of genuine, personal relationships, inspired by the Collared Martin’s symbolism of exploration, loyalty, and homecoming. Our commitment to infusing soul back into hospitality and creating a culture rooted in profound attention to detail and local authenticity ensures that every interaction is an opportunity to connect and inspire. We pride ourselves in making each property a destination that resonates with its setting, where the experience itself becomes the true souvenir.