Bartender

Your Role at Red Door Woodfired Grill

At Red Door Woodfired Grill, the Bartender is more than a drink maker—they are a storyteller, an ambassador of hospitality, and a centerpiece of The Best Little Upscale Neighborhood Joint experience. The bartender sets the tone for genuine connection, whether greeting a regular by name, crafting one of our small-batch cocktails, or introducing a guest to something new and memorable.

YOUR IMPACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a warm, genuine welcome to every guest at the bar and in the dining room.
• Craft and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Present beverage menus that highlight small-batch cocktails, featured spirits, and rotating flavor options.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all drink recipes, garnishes, and ingredients, including rotating features and promotions.
• Recommend pairings and cocktails, as well as spirits and food offerings, through conversational hospitality.
• Manage the pace of the bar with professionalism—balancing guest flow, ticket volume, and takeout orders.
• Prepare and serve drinks for servers’ guests efficiently and accurately, maintaining strong communication with the service team.
• Handle all cash and card transactions with accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
• Maintain bar organization, cleanliness, and presentation—including bar tops, wells, coolers, shelves, and floors.
• Ensure bar seating areas and nearby tables remain clean and inviting.
• Comply with all local alcohol service laws and the company's responsible service policies.
• Support team members by running drinks, assisting with side work, and maintaining a collaborative environment.
• Uphold Red Door standards for appearance, hospitality, and the philosophy of Leave your troubles at the door.

Qualifications

• What Success Looks Like
• Every guest feels welcome, relaxed, and cared for from first greeting to last pour.
• Drinks are crafted with precision and consistency every time.
• The bar operates smoothly, maintaining pace even during peak hours.
• Bar areas remain spotless, organized, and visually polished.
• Guests leave with a genuine connection and a reason to return.
• Communication between bar, service, and culinary teams is seamless and respectful.

Qualities that Shine Here

• Confident, outgoing, and guest-focused personality.
• Deep respect for the craft of mixology and the art of hospitality.
• Calm under pressure, with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator.
• Reliable, professional, and proud to represent the Red Door brand.

Required Skills

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods and lift to 40 pounds.
• Current alcohol service certification (state or local requirement).
• Prior bartending experience preferred, ideally in a full-service or upscale environment.
• Completion of required server training and knowledge.
• Maintain cleanliness, professionalism, and team alignment at all times.