Bartender

Position Overview

Tierra Distilling Co. is seeking a skilled and hospitality-driven Bartender to join our Tasting Room team. We are looking for more than just a drink-maker; we are looking for a brand ambassador who can provide an educational, high-end experience for our guests. You will be responsible for executing our craft cocktail program with precision, maintaining a pristine bar station, and ensuring that every guest—from a first-time visitor to a spirits enthusiast—leaves with a deeper appreciation for our distillery.

Key Responsibilities

Craft Mixology & Service

  • Execution: Prepare classic and signature cocktails according to Tierra Distilling’s established recipes and standards, ensuring consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation.

  • Spirits Education: Engage guests by explaining our distillation process, the profiles of our spirits, and the stories behind our ingredients.

  • Efficiency: Maintain a fast, organized, and clean workspace even during peak service hours. Manage drink tickets with speed without sacrificing quality.

Bar Operations & Maintenance

  • Mise en Place: Responsible for daily bar prep, including juicing citrus, preparing house-made syrups, infusions, and ensuring all garnishes meet quality standards.

  • Inventory Oversight: Assist the Tasting Room Lead in tracking liquor levels, rotating stock, and restocking bar supplies as needed.

  • Cleanliness: Maintain the bar top, back bar, and equipment to health code standards. Execute opening/closing side-work thoroughly and consistently.

Guest Experience & Brand Representation

  • Hospitality: Act as a face of the brand. Provide a warm, welcoming environment and anticipate guest needs before they arise.

  • Atmosphere: Help maintain the "supper club" vibe by monitoring music volume, lighting, and guest flow.

  • Professionalism: Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in appearance, conduct, and communication at all times.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in a high-volume, craft-focused cocktail bar or upscale lounge.

  • Technical Skill: Solid understanding of classic cocktail structures, modern mixology techniques, and professional bar tools.

  • Passion: A genuine interest in the spirits industry, distillation, and craft culture.

  • Attitude: A "guest-first" mentality. You find joy in hospitality and take pride in your craft.

  • Physical: Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs

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