Grand Haven

Long Road Distillers – Grand Haven is now hiring Bartenders to join our talented, energetic, and creative team for the busy summer season ahead. We work hard, enjoy what we do, and take pride in our spirits and level of service. We are dedicated to creating an exemplary experience for each and every customer, and need your help to accomplish that. We are looking for a self-starter who will quickly amass an in-depth familiarity with Long Road’s spirits and signature cocktails, as well as the operations of our bar and dining area. As the first line of service at Long Road, our bartenders and servers must be able to educate customers on our spirits, from the milling of the grain, all the way to the glass as part of a proper cocktail.

• Positive interpersonal skills required
• Previous bartending experience required
• Excellent verbal communication skills required
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following detailed instructions
• In-depth knowledge of craft spirits and cocktails desired

Essential Duties and Responsibilities to include (but are not limited to):

• Construct drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered and in accordance with LRD recipes and standards
• Greet guests, take beverage orders directly from guests and from other service staff
• Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Collect payment for drinks and food orders served and balance all receipts
• Ensure that assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for serving guests prior to each shift and as needed
• Serve snacks and food items to guests seated at bar as needed
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of spirits, cocktails, and food menu (when applicable) in order to answer questions or educate guests on LRD process and mission
• Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, cleaning, and sanitizing as needed
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards