What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender position at Heritage Community of Kalamazoo?
Requirements
Brief Description
Bartender – Join Our Hospitality Team!
Deliver exceptional service and craft memorable experiences
We are looking for a personable and service-driven Bartender to join our team. In this role, you will combine excellent service with bar expertise to create a welcoming and engaging guest experience. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where attention to detail, hospitality, and quality beverages are top priorities.
What you will be doing
The Bartender is responsible for supporting the Chef or Catering Manager in delivering high-quality service for daily dining and catered events, while also managing bar service. This role is essential in ensuring efficient service, proper event setup, and an exceptional guest experience. A successful Bartender is attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about both hospitality and beverage service.
In this role, you will prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, take food and drink orders, and provide recommendations to guests. You will demonstrate knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods while ensuring all beverages are served responsibly and in accordance with company and legal standards. Responsibilities may also include processing payments and verifying identification for alcohol service.
You will assist with event setup and breakdown, support the service team with food delivery as needed, and maintain cleanliness by clearing tables, organizing stations, and performing general cleaning duties. Providing friendly, timely, and professional service—while greeting and thanking customers—is a key part of this role.
What we offer
We provide full-time and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on eligibility, including:
Brief Description
Bartender – Join Our Hospitality Team!
Deliver exceptional service and craft memorable experiences
We are looking for a personable and service-driven Bartender to join our team. In this role, you will combine excellent service with bar expertise to create a welcoming and engaging guest experience. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where attention to detail, hospitality, and quality beverages are top priorities.
What you will be doing
The Bartender is responsible for supporting the Chef or Catering Manager in delivering high-quality service for daily dining and catered events, while also managing bar service. This role is essential in ensuring efficient service, proper event setup, and an exceptional guest experience. A successful Bartender is attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about both hospitality and beverage service.
In this role, you will prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, take food and drink orders, and provide recommendations to guests. You will demonstrate knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods while ensuring all beverages are served responsibly and in accordance with company and legal standards. Responsibilities may also include processing payments and verifying identification for alcohol service.
You will assist with event setup and breakdown, support the service team with food delivery as needed, and maintain cleanliness by clearing tables, organizing stations, and performing general cleaning duties. Providing friendly, timely, and professional service—while greeting and thanking customers—is a key part of this role.
What we offer
We provide full-time and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on eligibility, including:
- Competitive pay with clear opportunities for advancement so you can grow your career
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending and savings options to support your financial well-being
- Generous paid time off—including vacation and sick leave—to help you recharge
- Retirement savings plan with company match to help you plan for the future
- Employee assistance and wellness programs to support your mental and physical health
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to expand your skills and career potential
- A collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work is recognized and valued
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be age 18 or up
- Previous food service experience preferred
- Prior customer service experience required
- TIPS Alcohol Certification required