Bartender

118 W. Liberty St. – Bartender Job Description

Watershed Hospitality is an Ann Arbor eclectic restaurant group that currently operates six businesses, Last Word, Alley Bar, BTB Burrito, Cantina Taqueria, Good Time Charley’s and LIVE! We are opening a new concept at 118 W. Liberty St. that will be a restaurant for dinner and more of a bar/lounge for the evenings.  Watershed Hospitality proudly serves excellent food and beverages from our current six establishments and we are now in the market for energetic, bright and highly motivated people to join our team at our newest concept this fall. Join the celebrated family of businesses today!

Bartender Position Summary:  You are an experienced bartender! You can confidently navigate between the busy bar and keeping an eye on the restaurant and your team’s needs. 

Bartender Responsibilities:

• Brings integrity and consistency to service delivery approach and models organization’s values
• Self-motivated and never shy to take initiative
• Memorizes daily food and drink specials as well as customer favorites, and regulars’ preferences
• Must have an exceptional work ethic and the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Has intimate knowledge of full drink menu
• Ability to make cocktails, learns an extensive menu
• Uses excellent customer service and displays friendliness throughout the course of your shift in person and on the phone
• Ensure guest satisfaction by leveraging effective communication skills; builds long-term relationships
• Completes side work with professionalism and commitment to quality
• Is organized and timely with presenting reports
• Presents spaces at their best with a strong commitment to cleanliness
• Is responsible about intervening on excessive consumption; able to prioritize safety above revenue potential when needed
• Brings a positive attitude every shift and treats everyone (clients and colleagues alike) with respect
• Maintains composure, remains calm and patient despite dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Brings A-game to every shift; serves guests with a calm sense of urgency
• Performs opening and closing duties with timeliness, thoroughness and attention to detail
• Set up team for success; ensure bar and supplies are stocked for next shift
• Displays infectious energy and initiative – brings the hustle

Need to know:

·       Nights and weekend availability is a must!

·       Availability for ALL University of Michigan football home games preferred

·       You may be asked to lift up to 20 lbs throughout a shift

Experience needed:  three to five years’ experience bartending in a high volume, full-service restaurant/bar that is used to constant business

Benefits:

·       Meal benefits, competitive pay, flexible schedule

Join Watershed Hospitality Group in the Bartender role -  Apply today!