What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bartender position at Zenbarn?
Bartender — Zenbarn
Location: Waterbury Center, Vermont
Schedule: Evenings, weekends, live music events, private events, and select off-site events
Zenbarn is looking for a dynamic, experienced bartender who thrives in a fast-paced environment and genuinely loves live music, hospitality, and community.
This is more than a job pouring drinks. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the bar, deliver great service during high-volume nights, and help create the welcoming, energetic experience Zenbarn is known for.
What You’ll Do
- Provide fast, friendly, and professional service during busy concerts, weddings, private events, and community gatherings
- Independently prepare, organize, stock, and set up the bar before service
- Maintain a clean, efficient, and well-organized workspace throughout each shift
- Create high-quality classic and custom cocktails
- Learn and confidently discuss our beer, wine, spirits, and specialty drink offerings
- Monitor inventory, identify low-stock items, and assist with ordering and inventory controls
- Minimize waste and follow proper portioning, cash-handling, and bar procedures
- Coordinate and help execute off-site bars, mobile bar rentals, weddings, and special events
- Assist with breakdown, cleaning, and proper storage after events
- Work collaboratively with event staff, musicians, production teams, and management
- Jump in wherever needed to help the team deliver an exceptional guest experience
Who We’re Looking For
The right person is:
- Comfortable working high-volume bar service without sacrificing hospitality or quality
- Reliable, organized, self-directed, and able to anticipate what needs to be done
- Experienced with bar setup, breakdown, inventory, and event preparation
- Skilled at making cocktails and excited to contribute creative drink ideas
- Calm, positive, and focused under pressure
- A strong communicator and supportive team member
- Willing to hustle, learn, take feedback, and grow with the organization
- Available for nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
- Excited about live music and the unique energy of working in a music venue
- Able to safely lift and move cases, kegs, equipment, and event supplies
Previous bartending experience is strongly preferred. Experience with weddings, concerts, catering, mobile bars, or other high-volume events is a major plus.
Why Zenbarn?
Zenbarn brings together community, culture, music, food, wellness, and hospitality under one roof. Our bartenders are an essential part of that experience. You will work in a lively, creative environment with great music, memorable events, and opportunities to take on additional responsibility as we grow.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $55