Zero Proof Bartender and Trainer

Job Description

Design and deliver a high-quality zero proof beverage program by curating distinctive drink flavors and leading the training of student bartenders to successfully operate a student-run bar.

This is considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The minimum starting rate for the position is $16.84 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

Curate distinct zero proof drink flavors appealing to college students using non-alcoholic ingredients

Train and mentor student bartenders on bar setup, drink preparation and mixology, customer service, and safe drink handling practices

Coordinate bar setup processes, ensuring equipment care and cleanliness and efficient workflow

Provide feedback on student performance during service to ensure adherence to established procedures and quality standards

Manage inventory levels and prepare and oversee prebatch production, maintaining accurate measurements, labeling, and storage of all beverage components

Requirements

Deep understanding of flavor profiling to create complex and appealing zero-proof cocktails

Experience with non-alcoholic mixology techniques (e.g. shrubs, syrups, alcohol-free spirits)

Ability to develop and standardize recipes for prebatching, ensuring consistency, scalability, and ease of replication by students

Strong training and instructional skills, creating clear hands-on learning experiences

Knowledge of drink sanitation practices, especially for batch preparation, storage, and service

Excellent organization and workflow planning, including bar setup, prep lists, and efficient service execution in a teaching environment

Effective communication and mentorship abilities to guide student bartenders with varying experience levels

Background in hospitality, culinary arts, or equivalent hands-on experience in bar or café settings

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Stand and move continuously for extended periods (2-5 hours) during event setup and service; lift, carry, and transport bar supplies (e.g. tables, buckets, ice, cases of beverages) typically 10-40 lbs; tolerate varying environmental conditions such as warm temperatures behind bar and loud high-energy spaces with live music, DJs, or student karaoke; perform repetitive motions such as pouring, shaking, cutting garnishes, and assembling drinks with speed and precision; work in dim lighting and crowded spaces maintaining awareness of surroundings and safe movement behind bar; adapt to fluctuating pace and volume of service and multitask under pressure; engage actively with students and guests in a social atmosphere while ensuring safe and inclusive environment.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Come join us and be a part of our team!

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Part-time