Bartender/Server

James Beard award-winning chef Paul Berglund is looking for a great Bartender/Server for his new Ada restaurant, Myrth. Berglund’s new restaurant is driven and inspired by the seasons and the food grown by our West Michigan farmers. This is a gathering place, instilled with a casual sophistication and warm Midwestern hospitality. Above all, it is focused on the crafts of food, drink, and hospitality.

Who we are:

We are a values-driven organization that fosters growth in our staff and helps support a strong community and planet.

Who you are:

The Bartender/Server position must possess maturity, the spirit of collaboration, a passion for people and hospitality, and the ability and desire to execute a high quality beverage program.

What you’ll do:

The Bartender/Server position is responsible for providing excellence in hospitality. This includes:

● Understand and uphold Myrth’s Purpose and Principles

● Carry yourself in a professional and respectful manner at all times

● Provide all functions associated with bartending and serving, including order taking, POS entry, clearing the bar, resetting the bar, wine service, beer service, cocktail service, cash handling, etc.

● Know, understand, and carefully execute all of Myrth’s service standards

● Know, understand, and diligently uphold Myrth’s high standards and procedures for food safety and sanitation

● Know, understand, and uphold Myrth’s high standards for alcohol service.

● Quickly and accurately execute cocktails to Myrth specifications

● Prep and maintain clean, safe, and well-organized workstations

● Thoroughly clean workstations, work surfaces, equipment, floors, and any other items inside and outside of the restaurant, as necessary

● Maintain bar and restaurant equipment, as required

● Build strong, lasting relationships with guests

● Build strong, professional, and respectful relationships with coworkers

● Complete daily opening and closing procedures

● Complete weekly cleaning tasks

What we need from you:

● 2 years of experience in customer service, restaurant industry preferred

● Strong communication skills

● Strong organizational and multitasking skills

● Knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits

● A warm, friendly, and positive personality

● A passion for hospitality and the restaurant industry as a whole

When we need you:

● Myrth is slated to open Mid-June

● Training will start Mid-May

What you’ll get from us:

● Pay: $6.00 + tips

● Shift meal

● Employee discounts

● A respectful, challenging, growth-oriented work environment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Restaurant type:

• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Bartending: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person