Bartender Job Description Template

Job title

Bartender

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable bartender to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will mix and serve cocktails, beer and wine, take drink and food orders and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve cocktails, beer and wine
• Take drink and food orders
• Check IDs and serve responsibly
• Handle payments and tabs
• Stock and organize the bar
• Clean glassware and work areas
• Build rapport with guests
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• No formal educational credential
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of cocktail recipes and pouring and measuring
• Personality and friendliness and multitasking
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol
• State bartender or server license
• Food handler card
• Experience with shakers, jiggers and strainers

Skills

• POS and tab handling
• Responsible alcohol service
• Inventory
• Speed under pressure
• Judgment
• Composure

Work environment and schedule

Bartenders work in bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs and event venues. The work is fast-paced, social and on your feet, often late at night. Shifts are mostly evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.