Bartender

Big Chill; North Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food, beverage & retail discounts

Growth & development opportunities

Paid time off for eligible full-time

Benefits for eligible salaried team

Celebrate Wellness access

Team events & lifestyle perks

Travel experiences and local perks

Job summary

Big Chill Island House seeks experienced bartenders to craft signature cocktails and classics, guiding guests through our beer, wine, spirits, and food offerings with great hospitality.

You’ll stay knowledgeable, organized, and friendly in a fast-paced environment, delivering a bar experience that turns first-time visitors into regulars and shows personality in every guest interaction.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum 1 year bartending/hospitality experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of beer, wine, liquor, and standard recipes.
• Cash handling and math skills; efficient at using a cash register/POS.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service orientation.
• Team player who enjoys interacting with others.
• Enjoy working outside by the beach.
• Able to stand long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Current Alcohol Beverage Certificate in South Carolina.
• Reliable transportation and eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with genuine hospitality and create a fun, approachable bar experience.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages per recipes and standards.
• Build knowledge of signature cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, and food menus.
• Guide guests through offerings, answer questions, and suggest drinks and food pairings.
• Take and enter orders accurately and efficiently while staying attentive to guests.

Skills

Bartending experience

Hospitality

Cash handling

Customer service

Team player

Outdoor/beach work

Stand/w Lift 40 lb

Education

Alcohol Beverage Certificate SC

Tools

POS system

Job description

Summary of Position: With multiple bars, waterfront views, and plenty of drinks flowing, Bartenders are at the heart of the experience at Big Chill Island House. We’re looking for experienced Bartenders who know how to make a great drink, deliver great hospitality, and have some fun while doing it. You’ll craft everything from signature cocktails to the classics, guide guests through our beer, wine, spirits, and food offerings, and create the kind of bar experience that turns first-time visitors into regulars. Our Bartenders set the tone behind the bar — staying knowledgeable, organized, and efficient while bringing personality to every guest interaction. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, genuinely enjoy connecting with people, and know your way around a bar, Come Chill with us!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests with genuine, friendly hospitality and create a fun, approachable bar experience
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consistently and according to established recipes and standards
• Build strong knowledge of our signature cocktails, craft beer, wine, spirits, and food menus
• Guide guests through our offerings, answer questions, and make thoughtful drink and food recommendations
• Take and enter orders accurately and efficiently while staying attentive to guests throughout their experience

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least 1 year relevant bartending/hospitality experience, preferably in a fast-paced bar/restaurant.
• Must have fundamental knowledge of beer, wine and liquor, and common drink recipes.
• Must possess cash handling/math skills and have the ability to efficiently operate a cash register/POS .
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills with a customer-service oriented attitude.
• Must be a team-player and enjoy interacting with others.
• Must enjoy working outside by the beach.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time and be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must have a current Alcohol Beverage Certificate in South Carolina.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

This position pays $2.13/hour + tips. Working at Big Chill Island House comes with more than a paycheck. As part of La Vida Hospitality, you’ll have access to perks and opportunities built around two things we care a whole lot about: Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating Our Tribe.

• Food, beverage & retail discounts across La Vida Hospitality locations
• Growth & development opportunities , including ongoing training, coaching, mentorship, and pathways into leadership and salaried management roles
• Paid time off for eligible full-time hourly team members
• Benefits for eligible salaried team members
• Access to Celebrate Wellness , supporting the mental health and well-being of hospitality professionals through free therapy and a wide range of wellness resources.
• Opportunities to Enjoy the Ride , from team parties, events and outings to travel experiences and local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding, kayaking, and more!
• And plenty of other perks, experiences & surprises along the way!

At La Vida, we’re big believers in working hard, having fun, and enjoying what you do and who you do it with. Come grow with us and get ready to make some memories.

Notice: Employment with La Vida Hospitality or any of its’ brands/companies (Crooked Hammock Brewery, Taco Reho, Big Chill) is “at will”, meaning that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause, by either the employee or the Company.