Dynamic Bartender for Live Sports Bar & Lounge

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sports & Social Cary, a venue operated by Live! Hospitality & Entertainment, is hiring a bartender to deliver energetic service in a high-volume setting. You will craft cocktails, pour wine and beer, and ensure guests enjoy a smooth, friendly experience with accurate order-taking.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of bartending experience, strong product knowledge, and a reliable work ethic to handle nights, weekends, and holidays. Fluent English required, alcohol certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bartending experience at high-volume bars or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit as required by local/state agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.
• Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures.

Skills

Bartending

Liquor knowledge

English fluency

Customer service

Cash handling

Job description

Sports & Social Cary, a venue operated by Live! Hospitality & Entertainment, is hiring a bartender to deliver energetic service in a high-volume setting. You will craft cocktails, pour wine and beer, and ensure guests enjoy a smooth, friendly experience with accurate order-taking.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of bartending experience, strong product knowledge, and a reliable work ethic to handle nights, weekends, and holidays. Fluent English required, alcohol certification preferred.