Evening & Weekend Bartender - Craft Cocktails & Great Tips

Mill Coffee & Tea; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA with company match

Store-wide discounts

Free drinks on shift

Tip pool participation

Job summary

The Mill Coffee & Tea in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Bartender to craft cocktails, pours beer and wine, and deliver fast, friendly service. You will help set the tone of the bar and ensure guests feel welcome and appreciated.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year bartending experience, solid cocktail skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. You’ll prep the bar, manage stock, operate the POS, and contribute ideas for seasonal drinks while upholding responsible service.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of bartending experience.
• Solid cocktail skills and working knowledge of beer and wine.
• Excellent customer service, with enthusiasm and energy.
• Calm under pressure, with good judgment and de-escalation abilities.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask during a rush.
• Comfortable with basic math and hospitality tech like Square, Bar Patrol, and Cocktail Flow.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; fluency in other languages is highly valued.
• Meets Nebraska's minimum age requirement to serve alcohol.
• Available evenings, weekends, and special events.
• Able to stand and stay active for shifts up to 7 hours, lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Make cocktails, beer, and wine service to our recipes and standards, every time.
• Give fast, friendly, consistent service and make every guest feel welcome and appreciated.
• Know our beer, wine, and liquor offerings and help guests find something they'll love.
• Complete daily bar prep, including stocking, garnishes, and batching, so the bar is ready for service.
• Run the POS and handle payments accurately.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.
• Keep the bar clean, organized, and well stocked, including glassware, equipment, and merchandise.
• Help with inventory counts when asked.
• Share ideas for new and seasonal drinks.
• Serve responsibly: check IDs, follow alcohol service laws, and calmly de-escalate tense situations.
• Solve guest problems with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Work events and collaborate with bartenders, baristas, kitchen staff, and leadership to keep service smooth.
• Be reliable: show up on time and ready to go, communicate your availability, and follow call-out procedures.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktail skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Basic math

Clear communication

Fluency in other languages

Tools

Square

Bar Patrol

Cocktail Flow

Job description

The Mill Coffee & Tea in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Bartender to craft cocktails, pours beer and wine, and deliver fast, friendly service. You will help set the tone of the bar and ensure guests feel welcome and appreciated.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year bartending experience, solid cocktail skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. You’ll prep the bar, manage stock, operate the POS, and contribute ideas for seasonal drinks while upholding responsible service.