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Bartender/Server

Modern Bird
Traverse, MI Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/19/2026

Modern Bird is hiring a swing position for Bartenders and server! You'll be craft cocktail focused, so this is a great opportunity to let your creativity shine!

Responsibilities for Bartenders

  • Executing cocktails from start to finish. This includes but is not limited to preparation of shrubs, juicing citrus, etc.
  • Working with seasonal ingredients
  • Participating in the preparation and development of new menu items
  • Honing your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set
  • Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
  • Maintaining cleanliness of any FOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
  • Participate in deep cleaning of FOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
  • Contributing to, and maintaining values of Modern Bird

Responsibilities for Servers

  • Provide warm and friendly hospitality to all guests
  • Have extensive menu knowledge
  • Have a good understanding of wine and be able to recommend wines based on guests' preferences.
  • Side work to be completed nightly
  • Honing your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set
  • Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
  • Maintaining cleanliness of any FOH work areas
  • Participate in deep cleaning of FOH work areas
  • Contributing to, and maintaining values of Modern Bird

Skills & Requirements

  • At least 1 year of related experience required
  • General cocktail, spirit, and wine knowledge
  • TIPS or related certification
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced and high energy environment
  • A passion for food and beverage, exceptional work ethic, and dedication to craft
  • Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve skillset

Physical Demands

  • The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

Compensation: Hourly (Based on experience) tips

Benefits and Perks: PTO, Paid sick time, dining discounts

Job Type: Part-Time or Full-time

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Hours of Operation: 3 p.m. - Close, Tuesday - Saturday

Pay: From $6.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $6

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