Bartender

Tupelo Grille; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tupelo Grille is seeking a skilled bartender who can craft cocktails, manage bar inventory, and provide engaging hospitality for guests at the bar or on the floor when needed.

The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of full-service bartending experience, a strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, and beer, and is capable of working weekends and holidays. Montana alcohol service certification is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in a full-service environment.
• Strong foundation in classic cocktails and working knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer.
• Must hold or be able to obtain Montana alcohol service certification.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Reliable availability including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages to Tupelo's standards — consistently and efficiently
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the cocktail menu, wine list, and beer selection, including ingredients and flavor profiles
• Provide genuine hospitality to bar guests — engage, recommend, and be present
• Cover tables on the floor situationally when directed by the manager — executing full table service including food and beverage
• Manage bar ticket volume from the floor without sacrificing bar guest experience
• Monitor and maintain bar inventory and mise en place throughout service
• Follow responsible alcohol service practices and Montana liquor laws — cut off guests when necessary
• Complete bar opening and closing procedures thoroughly
• Maintain cleanliness and organization behind the bar at all times
• Track and communicate low inventory to the Bar Manager or GM
• Support overall service team with communication on timing and availability

Skills

Bartending experience

Guest hospitality

Table service

Education

Montana alcohol service certification

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Skilled behind the bar, genuine across it. You create experiences — whether a guest is sitting at the bar or at a table you are covering on the floor.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Tupelo Grille bartenders are expected to be technically proficient, deeply knowledgeable about our beverage program, and engaging hosts for every guest in their care. The bar is its own experience at Tupelo — approachable, warm, and a cut above what most guests expect in a mountain town. In addition to running the bar, bartenders may be asked to take tables situationally when the floor needs support. This is not a daily expectation, but it is part of the role — and the right candidate will see it as a natural extension of the hospitality they already provide. You will craft cocktails, manage bar inventory and mise en place, carry bar tickets from the floor, and help maintain the culture and tone of the space.

Reports to: Bar Manager / General Manager

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages to Tupelo's standards — consistently and efficiently
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the cocktail menu, wine list, and beer selection, including ingredients and flavor profiles
• Provide genuine hospitality to bar guests — engage, recommend, and be present
• Cover tables on the floor situationally when directed by the manager — executing full table service including food and beverage
• Manage bar ticket volume from the floor without sacrificing bar guest experienceMonitor and maintain bar inventory and mise en place throughout service
• Follow responsible alcohol service practices and Montana liquor laws — cut off guests when necessary
• Complete bar opening and closing procedures thoroughly
• Maintain cleanliness and organization behind the bar at all times
• Track and communicate low inventory to the Bar Manager or GM
• Support overall service team with communication on timing and availability

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of bartending experience in a full-service environment required
• Strong foundation in classic cocktails and working knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer
• Prior serving experience or comfort taking tables preferred
• Must hold or be able to obtain Montana alcohol service certification
• Must be 18 or older
• Experience with POS systems — Toast experience a plus
• Reliable availability including weekends and holidays

YOU'RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU

• You are as comfortable making a classic Negroni as you are recommending a wine pairing
• You manage your well like a professional — mise en place matters to you
• You can step onto the floor and deliver the same level of service you would from behind the bar
• You hold yourself to a standard even when no one is watching