Bartender, Edgartown MA

About the role

The bartender occupies one of the most integral functions in the restaurant. You are responsible for taking orders, making beverages for all guests, serving beverages, selling food, and building repeat clientele. Beyond that, you are expected to use your skill, knowledge, and personality to provide a dining experience that exceeds all expectations.

Location: Martha’s Vineyard

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge all bar guests immediately, however busy.
• Take guests’ food and beverage orders, utilize salesmanship techniques, and make appropriate recommendations.
• “Read” your guests when making suggestions.
• Input orders into the POS system correctly.
• Have a strong knowledge of all house cocktails as well as standard classic recipes.
• Have a strong knowledge of the wine list and be prepared to answer questions.
• Quickly make beverages for bar guests and the service bars.
• Open all wine and champagne bottles using proper wine service techniques.
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests.
• Interact in a courteous and professional manner with guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Be proactive in resolving guest complaints.
• Act with integrity and honesty, and alert management to any issues that may arise with a guest.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the bar.
• Properly mark all bar guests for each course in advance of food delivery.
• Anticipate guests’ needs.
• Maintain menu knowledge throughout employment, continuously review menu items, and stay updated with any changes.
• Alert management to great guests, big spenders, distributors, and anyone else deserving extra attention.
• Ensure accuracy of guest checks and promptly process payments.
• Handle all cash correctly and provide correct change.
• Close out all cash checks for the floor promptly.
• Complete end-of-night closing checkout.
• Notify management of any pertinent shift-related information.
• Follow all responsible alcohol practices, including carding guests who appear under the age of 40.
• Follow all health department procedures and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a full-service restaurant bar environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have active ServSafe Alcohol and Food Allergen certifications, or equivalent (training provided for qualified candidates).
• Must meet state requirements to serve alcohol and work behind a bar.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all team members and guests in English.
• Must be able to work on feet for extended periods.
• Extensive working knowledge of the entire food menu, including descriptions and associated food allergies.
• Knowledge of local and state regulations related to food service and health code compliance.

About Collared Martin Hospitality

Established in January 2025, Collared Martin Hospitality operates the Faraway brand, along with a collection of independent lifestyle & luxury boutique hotels, restaurants, and cocktail clubs. Currently, we operate across Blue Flag Capital's award-winning portfolio of more than $1 billion of hospitality real estate assets.

We value the power of genuine, personal relationships, inspired by the Collared Martin’s symbolism of exploration, loyalty, and homecoming. Our commitment to infusing soul back into hospitality and creating a culture rooted in profound attention to detail and local authenticity ensures that every interaction is an opportunity to connect and inspire. We pride ourselves in making each property a destination that resonates with its setting, where the experience itself becomes the true souvenir.