Bartender/Server - Hybrid Role

City Cellars HTX; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,400 - 45,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on food, wine, and cocktails

Advancement opportunities from within

Ongoing education in wine and spirits

Job summary

City Cellars HTX in Houston is seeking an experienced bartender for a hybrid role, blending bartending with serving duties. This position offers a flexible schedule, allowing the right candidate to maximize their earning potential between $800 and $1,000+ per week.

The successful applicant will need to engage guests with knowledgeable recommendations about wine and cocktails, ensuring a guest-first experience in a dynamic work environment. Ideal candidates will possess prior bartending experience in craft cocktails and a willingness to serve tables on slower days.

Qualifications

• Prior bartending experience in a craft cocktail setting is required.
• Must have Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability.
• Self-starter attitude and team-first mentality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute craft cocktails with precision and consistency.
• Stock, organize, and prep your bar independently.
• Engage guests in conversation about wine, spirits, and the menu.

Skills

Prior bartending experience in a craft cocktail setting

Ability to work at volume

Positive energy and adaptability

Tools

Knowledge of wine, spirits, and food pairing

TABC certification

Job description

About City Cellars HTX

City Cellars HTX is a locally owned, chef-driven restaurant and wine bar in Houston's East End. We offer curated wines, craft cocktails, and elevated Southern-inspired cuisine in a stunning setting overlooking Buffalo Bayou. We are a team built on hospitality, creativity, and genuine connection, and we’re growing.

Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced bartender who is ready to own their role and grow with us. This is a hybrid Bartender/Server position, meaning you will work behind the bar when volume calls for it and transition to the floor when it does not. The flexibility of this role is what makes it financially rewarding — and the right person sees both sides of the house as an opportunity.

There is no bar back. You will own your station from open to close. We are looking for someone who is organized, self‑directed, and ready to handle it without being asked.

Compensation

Our top bartenders take home $800 to $1,000+ per week. The hybrid model means more shifts and more ways to earn. Show up with energy, take care of your guests, and the income will reflect it.

Responsibilities

• Execute craft cocktails with precision and consistency at any volume
• Stock, organize, and prep your bar independently — no bar back support
• Transition to the floor on slower bar days to serve tables, run food, and stay fully engaged
• Engage guests in genuine conversation about wine, spirits, and the menu
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness throughout your shift
• Support a team‑first service environment where the guest experience always comes first

Requirements

• Prior bartending experience in a craft cocktail setting (required)
• Proven ability to work at volume and keep composure during busy service
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability (required)
• Self‑starter attitude – you see what needs to be done and handle it
• Team‑first mentality – no lone wolves, no egos
• Willingness and enthusiasm to serve tables on slower bar days
• Positive energy, adaptability, and the ability to read a room
• Strong desire to grow in your craft and your career

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a wine bar or beverage‑focused concept
• Knowledge of wine, spirits, and food pairing
• TABC certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience in a hybrid bartender/server role

Benefits and Perks

• Earning potential of $800 to $1,000+ per week
• Generous employee discount on food, wine, and cocktails
• Real advancement opportunities — we promote from within
• Consistent scheduling so you can plan your life
• Ongoing education in wine, spirits, and technique
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Work in one of Houston’s most exciting new dining destinations

Schedule

• Part‑time or full‑time hours depending on availability
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are required
• Additional weekday shifts available