Bartender

About the role

Upstream Hospitality Group is an ever-growing hospitality group that has a wide variety of tastes with a common theme holding them all together: creativity, progression, and originality. We’re currently looking for experienced bartenders to join our front-of-house team at The Tap Room!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) efficiently and with attention to detail.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive service to every guest at the bar and in the dining room.
• Ask for ID anytime serving alcohol to guests. There are no exceptions to this law and policy.
• Maintain full knowledge of our food, beverage, and beer menus, along with current specials and promotions.
• Ensure prompt service for bar guests, along with service bar.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the bar.
• Have knowledge of proper pours and use of glassware.
• Adhere to state, federal, and company liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Help promote our restaurant: Great food, good people!
• Assist fellow team members in the performance of their responsibilities.
• Complete all opening and closing tasks pertinent to the bartending position, as well as running side-work.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience in a similar role.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships.
• Availability – Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical Requirements – Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Qualifications

• Certifications – Valid TIPS Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Mindset – A genuine love for hospitality and leadership—this isn’t just a job; it’s a passion.

Benefits

We want team players only! We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status. We’re an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Pay

$11.00 per hour

Schedule

Nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Company Information

Upstream Restaurant Group Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Tap Room began in 2011 with two bartenders—James Bonanno and David Johnson—who shared a vision: to build more than just a bar, but a place where great food, craft beer, and genuine hospitality brought people together. What started as a single neighborhood spot in Patchogue has grown into a fast-growing hospitality group with multiple locations across Long Island, known for its welcoming vibe, strong team culture, and consistent guest experience. Our mission is to be your local casual gathering place for real food and craft beverages, and to meet friends and make new ones.