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Job Title: Bartender — Neighbor's Bar at NCG Cinemas
Location: Lansing, MI
Job Type: Part-Time
Compensation: Michigan minimum wage tips
Schedule: Varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays — aligned with theater showtimes
Age Requirement: Must be 21 or older
About Neighbor's Bar
Neighbor's Bar is the full-service lobby bar at NCG Cinemas – Lansing. We're not your average concession stand — we offer handcrafted cocktails, batched cocktails, frozen drinks, mocktails, dirty sodas, beer, and wine in a high-energy, guest-first environment. Every shift brings a new crowd of moviegoers ready to kick off their night, and we want bartenders who bring the energy to match.
This is a fast-paced, people-forward role. If you love making drinks, love talking to people, and love the idea of working in one of Lansing's most unique bar settings — we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Craft and serve cocktails, frozen drinks, mocktails, beer, and wine to guests at the bar
- Actively engage guests approaching the lobby — suggestively sell drinks and hot food before they even reach the counter
- Deliver drinks and food to the hot food pickup area as needed during your shift
- Scan IDs using the provided ID scanner at every alcohol transaction — no exceptions
- Operate the Vista POS system accurately for all transactions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout your shift
- Open and/or close the bar following established procedures
- Complete weekly maintenance tasks including equipment cleaning and sanitizing
- Assist with weekly inventory counts as directed by management
- Communicate supply needs, equipment issues, or guest concerns to management
What We're Looking For
- 21 years of age or older
- Outgoing, confident, and guest-focused — you don't wait for guests to come to you
- Prior bartending or bar service experience preferred, but not required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment during show rushes and busy lobby periods
- Comfortable standing for extended periods and working evenings and weekends
- Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to responsible alcohol service
Certification Requirements
All bartenders complete required certifications during the first two days of employment, before performing any bartending shifts.
- Responsible Alcohol Service certification (Rserving) — completed on company time, paid for by Neighbor's Bar
- Bar Operations certification (Diageo Bar Academy) — completed on company time at no cost to you
Certifications must remain current throughout employment. No certification = no shift.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage plus tips
- A one-of-a-kind work environment at NCG Cinemas
- A growing bar program with room to develop your craft
- Supportive team and clear expectations from day one
- Free movies — enjoy the full NCG Cinemas experience on us
- Discounts on concessions