Bartender

Lib's Grill; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instant pay via Branch Card

25% Employee Discount

MarylandSaves retirement

Job summary

Lib’s Grill is seeking a high-energy bartender to lead guest experiences at the bar top and support the dining room with precise cocktail service. You will manage high-top tables and execute recipes exactly as written in Lib’s Grill BWL Guide.

We value a team-service mentality and radical candor, with pooled tips and opportunities for growth through an Individual Development Plan. Instant pay, employee discounts, and MarylandSaves are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of Beer, Wine and Liquor.
• Flexible availability including weekends and evenings.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Able to stand for long shifts and lift 10–55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide quick, efficient, and accurate drink service for the dining room.
• Set up for each shift per Bar Binder opening procedures and Garnish List.
• Assist MOD with server cash-outs and bar guest reports with accountability.
• Perform sidework and deep-cleaning of bar areas.

Skills

Beer knowledge

Wine knowledge

Liquor knowledge

Customer service

Flexible availability

Reliability

Physical stamina

Tools

POS system

Cash handling

Job description

The Role: The Master of Craft & Culture

Are you a student of the craft with a passion for hospitality? At Lib’s Grill, our bartenders are the heartbeat of the restaurant. You are responsible for the guest experience at the bar top, managing high-top tables, and executing precision service bar tickets for the entire dining room. We are looking for high-energy professionals to join our founding team at our newest location.

Our Culture: Team Service & Radical Candor

We operate on a Team Service Mentality. This means we pool tips based on hourly contribution and practice "Unselfish Action"—you may be behind the bar one moment and supporting the cocktail floor the next. We value Radical Candor: we care personally about your growth and will challenge you directly to maintain our "to-spec" standards.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities):

• Execute the "4 Keys to a Successful Bar Team": Practice these core tenets every shift to ensure a high-performing environment.
• Master the Specs: Every signature cocktail must be made to the exact Lib’s Grill BWL Recipe Guide. Consistency is our signature.
• Command the Service Bar: Provide quick, efficient, and accurate drink service for the dining room.
• Set Up for Success: Follow the Bar Binder opening procedures and the HotSchedules Garnish List to ensure the "Next Shift’s Success."
• Financial Integrity: Assist the MOD in server cash-outs (with required signatures) and manage bar guest reports with 100% accountability.
• The "Next Shift" Mentality: Complete all sidework, including restocking wine/liquor and deep-cleaning bar areas.

Why You’ll Love Lib’s Grill:

• Instant Pay: Access your pooled tips immediately after your shift via the Branch Card.
• Educational Outings: Participate in trips to local breweries and distilleries to deepen your product knowledge.
• Career Development: Utilize your Individual Development Plan (IDP) to track your progress and unlock leadership opportunities.
• Dining Benefits: Enjoy a 25% Employee Discount for you and your guests.
• Retirement Security: Automatic enrollment in MarylandSaves.

Requirements:

• Knowledge: Detailed understanding of Beer/Wine/Liquor (Technical assessment required).
• Availability: Must have flexible availability, including heavy weekend and evening shifts.
• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Physicality: Ability to stand for long shifts and lift/carry 10–55 lbs (kegs, ice, and glass racks).
• Reliability: Reliable transportation.
• Systems Buy-In: Willingness to participate in quarterly benchmark tests and daily pre-shift check-ins

"We are Building a Sustainable Restaurant by Putting People First!
Create an environment that attracts and retains great people. A company that is involved in its community; that rewards team members creativity by sharing in the successes of the business. Making a tarnished industry wholesome again. Building guests from customers and associates from staff. To be good people serving good food to other good people."