Bed & Breakfast Bartender

About the role

This isn’t a high-volume bar job. It’s closer to being the person who sets the tone for the evening — welcoming guests into a beautifully curated lounge, making thoughtful drinks, creating a great first impression, and knowing how to make people feel at home.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests into the lounge and provide warm, professional service from arrival through departure.
• Prepare and serve beer, wine, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and light bites with consistency and care.
• Build a thoughtful NA menu and recommend drinks based on guest preferences.
• Learn and speak confidently about local spirits, wines, cider, and restaurants.
• Set up, stock, and close the bar according to checklist and service standards.
• Maintain clean, organized bar stations, glassware, and service areas.
• Handle point-of-sale transactions accurately and responsibly.
• Monitor guest comfort and alcohol consumption, and serve in accordance with all legal and house policies.
• Keep the lounge welcoming, tidy, and ready for guests throughout the shift.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, restocking, and product rotation as needed.
• Create a memorable guest experience that reflects the inn’s standard of warm, thoughtful hospitality.

Requirements

• You make people feel welcome naturally.
• You’re calm, organized, and comfortable behind a bar.
• You can move efficiently without losing your attention to detail.
• You know how to read a room and adjust your pace and approach.
• You enjoy talking with guests and making thoughtful recommendations.
• You’re excited about both classic cocktails and non-alcoholic beverage service.
• You can work independently once the shift is underway.
• You take pride in keeping a space polished, clean, and inviting.

Qualifications

• Prior bartending or beverage service experience preferred.
• TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol, or similar certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Must be 21+ and legally authorized to serve alcohol.
• Reliable transportation to Greenwich, CT.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Able to work in a historic property environment, including stairs as needed.
• Customer-facing service experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to follow all Connecticut alcohol service laws and house policies.

Skills

• Good instincts
• Calm, organized demeanor
• Efficient movement
• Ability to read a room
• Enjoyment of conversation and recommendation-making
• Knowledge of local spirits, wines, cider, and restaurants
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Desire to maintain a polished, clean, and inviting space

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Tips shared according to house policy.
• 401(k) with employer match, if applicable.
• Room to grow through cross-training and advancement opportunities.
• Support for ongoing hospitality development and beverage education.

Pay

Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

Schedule

• Shifts may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Schedules may vary based on occupancy, events, and seasonal business needs.
• Winter holiday closure may apply based on inn operations.