Bartender at Avvio Millbury (81991)

Newport Restaurant Group; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at NRG locations

401k match

Employee ownership

Holiday bonus

Paid time off

Telemedicine access

Job summary

Avvio Millbury in Millbury, MA is seeking a bartender for opening team. You will craft cocktails, pour wine and beer, and deliver an exceptional bar experience while reading the room and engaging guests.

Join a 100% employee-owned Newport Restaurant Group unit; training starts in September. Benefits include employee discounts, 401k match, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of bartending experience in a full-service restaurant or bar setting.
• Knowledge of classic cocktails, wine, and beer with ability to make recommendations.
• TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol certification (or willingness to obtain before your first shift).
• Must meet Massachusetts' minimum age requirement (18+) to serve alcohol.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Craft cocktails, pour wine and beer, and prepare beverages to recipe spec with consistency and care.
• Deliver an exceptional bar experience – engaging guests, anticipating needs, and keeping the energy right.
• Manage your bar setup, pars, and inventory so you’re always ready for whatever the shift brings.
• Support the dining room by running bar tabs, processing payments accurately and communicating with the floor team.
• Keep the bar clean, stocked, and compliant with all alcohol service standards.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Multitasking

Spirits & wine

TIPS/ServSafe

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Avvio Millbury - Millbury, MA 01527

Salary Range: $6.75 - $6.75 Hourly

Bartender

Avvio Millbury

Millbury, MA

HIRING NOW FOR OUR OPENING TEAM!

New location opening early fall — training begins in September.

Behind every great dining experience is a great bartender — and at Avvio Millbury, we’re looking for a Bartender who brings equal parts craft and personality to the bar. If you love the art of a well‑made drink, know how to read a room, and want to work somewhere that invests in you as much as you invest in your guests, keep reading.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We believe the people who make the experience should have a seat at the table. Here’s what we’re serving up:

• Competitive compensation — $6.75 per hour plus tips!
• Employee Perks:
• 35% discount you will actually want to use (food and beverages at any NRG location!)
• Online Perk Programs
• Tenure Program – Stay and get rewarded
• Referral Bonus Program – It pays to help grow your team
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday Appreciation Bonus
• Financial & Employee Ownership:
• Generous Company 401k match
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Voluntary Benefits:
• Telemedicine access
• Paid Sick Leave
• Depending on hours worked, you may also be eligible for:
• Vacation paid time off
• Health & Wellness:
• Medical /Dental /Vision
• Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program

WHAT YOU’LL DO

No two shifts are exactly the same, but here’s the heart of the role:

• Craft cocktails, pour wine and beer, and prepare beverages to recipe spec with consistency and care
• Deliver an exceptional bar experience – engaging guests, anticipating needs, and keeping the energy right
• Manage your bar setup, pars, and inventory so you’re always ready for whatever the shift brings
• Support the dining room by running bar tabs, processing payments accurately and communicating with the floor team
• Keep the bar clean, stocked, and compliant with all alcohol service standards

WHO YOU ARE

You don’t need to have invented a cocktail menu to thrive here. You do need:

• Solid bartending experience and a genuine passion for craft – you take pride in what you put in front of a guest
• A personable, confident presence that makes guests feel like regulars from the very first visit
• The ability to multitask and stay composed when the bar is three deep and everyone wants something different
• Knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer – and a curiosity to keep learning

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

On paper, you bring:

• 1+ years of bartending experience in a full‑service restaurant or bar setting
• Working knowledge of classic cocktails, wine, and beer, with the confidence to make recommendations
• TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol certification (or willingness to obtain before your first shift)
• Must meet Massachusetts' minimum age requirement (18+) to serve alcohol
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

ABOUT AVVIO MILLBURY AND NEWPORT RESTAURANT GROUP

With a focus on fresh ingredients, Avvio’s menu features Italian classics, perfect for every occasion. We believe an unparalleled dining experience includes not only an exceptional meal, but also phenomenal service. At Avvio, our dedicated team members are employee‑owners, meaning our commitment to our guests and to one another is unwavering. We invite you to join us and be part of our brand of Italian hospitality. Avvio is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

We’re a 100% Employee‑Owned Company — which means when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you have the opportunity to become an owner. No catch. We invest in our people, and our people invest their talents right back into the business. We’re proud of the friendliest hospitality team in New England, and our common goal is simple: make people happy through great food, great locations, and great teamwork.