Terrain Cafe | Bartender | Westport

Role Responsibilities

• Provide warm, friendly service to guests seated at the bar, counter, or nearby tables by greeting them with a smile and eye contact and ensuring they feel welcome throughout their visit.
• Guide guests through seasonal food and beverage offerings with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and organized station throughout the shift.
• Ensure all services are accurate, efficient, and delivered with care.
• Mix and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and specialty drinks to recipe and presentation standards.
• Educate guests on our beverage offerings, including local wines, craft beers, and non-alcoholic options.
• Recommend and explain rotating food and drink pairings.
• Set up and break down bar service stations, including prep of garnish and batched ingredients, and cleaning bar equipment and footprint.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and verify guest IDs for responsible service.
• Support inventory management and stock rotation.
• Operate espresso machines and grinders with accuracy and care.
• Prepare espresso drinks, teas, and seasonal beverages with precision and presentation in mind.
• Create visually appealing drinks, including latte art.
• Rotate through bartending roles (e.g., espresso machine, service bar, and counter service).
• Maintain a clean and organized prep area to support freshness and reduce waste.
• Use POS for entering orders, opening/closing tabs, and processing payments.
• Follow all cash handling procedures, including cash drawer reconciliation.
• Complete opening, closing, and side work checklists.
• Uphold health, safety, and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Support other FOH roles (e.g., bussing, hosting, dish) as needed and trained.
• Participate in seasonal menu tastings to enhance product knowledge and service quality.

Qualifications

• Prefer a 2-year minimum of bartending experience, with strong cocktail preparation skills.
• Barista experience is a plus but not required—ideal candidates have general coffee or tea knowledge or a willingness to learn.
• Friendly, guest-focused communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain composed under pressure.
• Must be physically able to: Stand for long periods, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible availability preferred—may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and select holidays.