Wellness Bistro Bartender — Create Calm Moments

Yora Nordic Spa - Brownstone; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Employee wellness discounts

Job summary

Yora Nordic Spa is opening in November 2026 in Connecticut. The Bistro Bartender will join the founding food and beverage team to create a warm, relaxed bar experience for our first guests, starting around late October 2026.

Responsibilities include beverage preparation, guest engagement, recommendations, and accurate POS transactions. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for tips and benefits as Yora builds its founding team.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of beverages, preparation techniques, accurate pouring and responsible alcohol service.
• Strong guest-service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to learn and confidently communicate food and beverage product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests while creating a bar experience that feels warm, relaxed, social and inclusive.
• Develop strong knowledge of beverages, ingredients, preparation methods, food offerings, dietary considerations, features and promotions.
• Guide guests through beverage choices and make thoughtful recommendations based on their preferences.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to approved recipes, portions and presentation standards.
• Accurately enter orders, process payments and follow established POS and transaction procedures.

Skills

Bartending experience

Beverage knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Food-safety certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Yora Nordic Spa is opening in November 2026 in Connecticut. The Bistro Bartender will join the founding food and beverage team to create a warm, relaxed bar experience for our first guests, starting around late October 2026.

Responsibilities include beverage preparation, guest engagement, recommendations, and accurate POS transactions. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for tips and benefits as Yora builds its founding team.