Bartender - The Pier

Hotel Investment Services; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Time

401k with match

Dining and Lodging Discounts

Job summary

A hospitality management company in Harbor Springs, MI, is seeking a skilled bartender for the 2026 Summer Season. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of beverages and have at least three years of experience in a high-volume bar. The role involves preparing and serving drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include earned sick time, a 401k with match, and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a high-volume bar required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Receives orders from patrons and waitstaff.
• Maintains proper setup of the bar and stocks supplies.
• Prepares and serves drinks using appropriate methods.
• Ensures customers are of legal drinking age.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the bar.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of wine, beer and spirits

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Ability to quickly learn point-of-sale software

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Job Type: Seasonal, Hourly, Full Time & Part Time

Job Summary

The Pier is hiring for the 2026 Summer Season.

If you love people and like working in a fun, fast-paced environment, The Pier is the place for you!

Responsibilities

• Receives orders from patrons and waitstaff.
• Maintains proper and adequate set-up of the bar, requisitioning and stocking all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straw and stirrers, condiments and produce.
• Prepares and serves liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered, using the proper methods and tools to ensure consistency.
• Ensures that fruit and other garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and organized.
• Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs.
• Collects money from customers for drinks prepared and served.
• Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive.
• Notifies bar manager when liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies need to be reordered.
• Expediently communicate any challenges, guest complaints or requests to management.
• Work effectively and efficiently with the team, maintaining a positive and professional attitude towards guests, co-workers and management.
• Other duties as assigned, such as assisting security with disorderly guests.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of wine, beer and spirits, including drink preparation and service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on serving customers.
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with unruly and argumentative patrons.
• Ability to quickly learn point-of-sale software used by bar and restaurant.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a high-volume bar required.
• Prolonged periods standing and preparing drinks.
• Ability to complete orders quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Benefits

• Part Time Benefits: Earned Sick Time (based on eligibility) - 401k with match – Dining and Lodging Discounts