Rooftop Bartender: Craft Cocktails & Skyline Nights

ENT1009ECIL; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ava Rooftop Bar is hiring a Bartender to provide energetic, professional service at our elevated open-air venue in South Philadelphia. You will mix cocktails, serve wine and beer, handle orders, and promote drink specials, while ensuring precise cash handling and guest engagement.

The role requires 1–2 years of bartending in busy settings, fluent English, and compliance with age and health regulations. Weekend/evening availability is often required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bartending at high-volume bars/nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, glassware, prep methods and garnishes.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state age requirements.
• Fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or health/food handler card as required.
• Reading/writing abilities for orders and paperwork.
• Basic math skills for payments and tips.
• May work nights/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing personality while remaining professional.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks per recipes.
• Serve wine, beer, and bottled/draft options.
• Take beverage orders from staff or guests.
• Record orders and secure payment accurately.
• Promote current drink specials to guests.
• Maintain knowledge of products to enhance guest experience.
• Identify guest age for alcohol service.
• Complete side work as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cocktail preparation

Cash handling

Multi-tasking

Tools

Liquor knowledge

Job description

Ava Rooftop Bar is hiring a Bartender to provide energetic, professional service at our elevated open-air venue in South Philadelphia. You will mix cocktails, serve wine and beer, handle orders, and promote drink specials, while ensuring precise cash handling and guest engagement.

The role requires 1–2 years of bartending in busy settings, fluent English, and compliance with age and health regulations. Weekend/evening availability is often required.