Bartender | Southern Tier - Buffalo, NY

Southern Tier; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral program

Flexible schedules

Product discounts

Growth across 5 brands

Job summary

Southern Tier, part of Artisanal Brewing Ventures, is seeking a Bartender in the Buffalo area. You will prepare and serve beverages, engage guests, and deliver a memorable hospitality experience that reflects our craft beer brand.

Responsibilities include bar prep, order entry in the POS, and collaboration with kitchen staff to ensure timely service. Must be 21+, with passion for hospitality and the ability to lift 60 pounds. Competitive tips expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Passion for hospitality and craft beverages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to discuss products with guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and seat them at the bar, ensuring cleanliness and supplies.
• Prepare and serve liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverages.
• Enter orders accurately into the POS system and coordinate with kitchen staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized bar and restock as needed.
• Follow all alcohol service laws and verify guest IDs.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Craft cocktails experience

POS system experience

Team player

Tools

POS software

Job description

Join our passionate community brought together by our love for great beer, cider, and the process that makes it all happen. Quality is our thing, and so is staying curious—always learning, tweaking, and pushing to get better at what we do. We’re fired up by the people who enjoy our pours and the teams that make it all possible. If you’re into collaboration, craft, and being part of a tight-knit crew, we’d love to raise a glass with you.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedules & Ample Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

WHAT WE DO

At Southern Tier, some of the best moments happen with a great beer in hand. That idea—and our commitment to brewing beers that live up to those moments—led us to team up with Artisanal Brewing Ventures back in 2014. Since then, our brewers have been able to focus on what they do best, while Southern Tier has reached more craft beer fans in new places. Beyond that, sharing resources like marketing, administration, and accounting has created valuable business efficiencies. Access to carefully selected ingredients and the collaborative opportunities that come with scaling have made the Southern Tier-ABV partnership a true match made in craft beer heaven.

Bartender

The Bartender will prepare and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to guests and oversee the stock of liquor and bar supplies. As a Bartender, you will serve as the face of our brand in the taproom, engaging with guests to educate them about our products while delivering an outstanding hospitality experience. This role combines product knowledge with exceptional customer service to create memorable interactions that reflect the values and quality of our brand.

Reports to: General Manager or Front of House Manager on duty

Pay: This positions makes $10.70 per hour plus tips.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Greet guests timely as they are seated at the bar; ensure bar is clean and that coasters, utensils, napkins, and other needs have been provided
• Prepares and serves liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered from guests and waitstaff
• Accurately and efficiently enter food and beverage orders into the point-of-sale (POS) system
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order preparation and delivery
• Completion of all required bar prep, including but not limited to cutting fruit/garnish, making syrups, batching cocktails, etc.
• Maintains a clean, organized bar and ensures it is stocked with clean glassware
• Follows all Alcohol Service laws and is mindful of safe alcohol service, including checking photo IDs
• Processes guest payments by preparing checks and handling transactions through the POS system
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with guests, teammates, and management
• Change, move, and organize kegs as needed
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including cleaning and setting up the bar
• Assist with other side work duties such as cleaning the dining area, preparing silverware and refilling condiments
• Performs other related duties as assigned

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a passion for hospitality and craft beverages
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortability with discussing our products in detail with guests
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience with craft cocktails is desired
• Ability to operate the point-of-sale system (POS)
• At least one year of related experience required
• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 60 pounds
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including frequent bending, stooping and reaching

Disclaimer This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disclaimer This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) was founded in 2014 to bring expertise and resources to the business side of the craft beer industry. ABV brings top-tier craft alcohol beverage brands together and unlocks their potential for growth. Through mergers and partnerships in high-volume, craft centric markets, ABV is building a portfolio of breweries and brands including Southern Tier, Victory, Sixpoint, and Bold Rock. This gives these brands professional resources, expertise, and support, while safeguarding the independence and authenticity of the brands. ABV is a top regional craft company in the U.S. and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with locations in New York (Lakewood, Buffalo, Manhattan), Ohio (Cleveland), Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Parkesburg, Downingtown, Kennett Square, Philadelphia), Virginia (Nellysford), and Mills River, NC.