Craft Bartender (Part-Time) - Minden Mill Distilling

Jay Knows Networking; Minden (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jay Knows Networking in Minden, Nevada, is seeking a Craft Bartender to enhance the customer experience at Minden Mill Distilling. The role involves educating customers, preparing beverages, and ensuring an inviting environment. Candidates should have strong customer service skills and a passion for craft cocktails.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, possess TIPS certification, and be knowledgeable about spirits. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Must have TIPS certification or similar class.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Commitment to excellent hospitality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of Minden Mill Distilling products.
• Educate customers about products and facilities.
• Prepare alcohol and non-alcohol craft beverages.

Skills

Customer service

Craft cocktails knowledge

POS and cash handling

Education

3-5 years customer service experience

Job description

Company Description

Minden Mill oversees every step of the grain‑to‑glass process on one estate – no part is outsourced. Estate distilling is the highest calling of craft, ensuring unparalleled quality and authenticity. Featuring best‑in‑class stills and climate‑controlled rickhouses, there is no other whiskey‑making facility like it in the world. Starting with varieties of grain that will thrive in a shorter growing season, the harsh high desert climate yields a more savory and nutty flavor profile across our range of whiskeys.

Job Summary

The Craft Bartender serves as the nucleus of the customer experience at Minden Mill Distilling by conducting customer and vendor samplings, driving brand awareness, and delivering the highest level of customer service. Wednesday–Sunday shifts available with Fridays and Saturdays required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of relevant knowledge of Minden Mill Distilling, its products, facilities, and history.
• Educate customers regarding the Minden Mill Distilling products, facilities, history, and other relevant information.
• Have high knowledge of craft cocktails to incorporate Minden Mill Distilling products into the menu.
• Assess guests’ needs and preferences to make suggested recommendations.
• Enhance customer experience by providing a welcoming, educational, exciting and inviting environment.
• Provide assistance to guests by checking that they are enjoying their experience, taking corrective action as needed.
• Prepare alcohol and/or non‑alcohol craft beverages for tasting room guests.
• Pour spirits for tasting events at a pre‑determined level.
• Provide answers to customer inquiries and give general information about Minden Mill Distilling products, facilities, and history.
• Handle routine sales transactions including operating cash register and POS system.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness of facilities.
• Assist with special event planning, including social, business events, and private distillery groups.
• Assist with spirit specific labeling, capping, bottling when needed.
• Assist with providing tours to guests as needed.
• Check customers’ identification for legal drinking age.
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies.

Special Licenses and/or Certificates

• TIPS certification or similar class preferred.
• WEST certification or similar preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• POS and cash handling experience is required.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards for hospitality and customer service.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education & Experience

• 3‑5 years of customer service‑related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior spirit knowledge is strongly encouraged, but not required.
• High‑end retail experience a plus.

Company Core Values

• Teamwork – Be a Spirited Partner
• Commitment – Crush Every Day
• Quality – Good vs. Grape: It’s All in the Details
• Integrity – It Takes a Community
• Safety – Tend the Vines
• Entrepreneurship – Love the Wine You’re With
• Fun! – Smile! You Have Purple Teeth!

Foley Family Wines & Spirits provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.