Skilled Bartender: Cocktails & Guest Service

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Bartender in Michigan to mix drinks, serve guests, and provide friendly, efficient service. You must be 21+ and able to stand for extended periods while complying with liquor laws and Applebee’s recipes. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential to support busy shifts.

The role emphasizes accuracy in cash handling, fast guest interaction, and maintaining a welcoming bar environment with knowledge of spirits and cocktails.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a bar or similar environment preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine and mixed cocktails.
• Ability to stand for 4 hours, bend, stoop and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to exceed guests’ expectations.
• Confident, outgoing demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to guests by interacting verbally in a friendly manner.
• Adhere to all local and national liquor laws.
• Mix and serve drinks following Applebee’s recipes.
• Greet guests, take orders and answer questions.
• Collect payment from guests using QR code or POS.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment by performing opening/closing side work.
• Use bar tools to minimize waste and control costs.
• Restock products at shift start/end and prepare garnishes.

Skills

Customer service

Guest interaction

Flexibility

Tools

Bar tools

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a Bartender in Michigan to mix drinks, serve guests, and provide friendly, efficient service. You must be 21+ and able to stand for extended periods while complying with liquor laws and Applebee’s recipes. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential to support busy shifts.

The role emphasizes accuracy in cash handling, fast guest interaction, and maintaining a welcoming bar environment with knowledge of spirits and cocktails.