Bartender - The Boat House Restaurant, Columbus OH

Job Description

About Us

The Boat House blends contemporary design with timeless views along the Columbus waterfront. We offer a vibrant seasonal menu, bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and an elevated dining + bar experience. Our goal: guests come for the setting-and stay for the craft cocktails, ambiance, and service.

Position Summary

We're seeking a passionate, polished, and guest-centric Bartender to join our beverage team. You'll craft cocktails, engage guests, and help elevate our bar experience to match The Boat House's elevated cuisine and upscale yet approachable vibe.

What we offer:

Top-notch benefits:

Paid Sick Time renewed yearly

Accrued Paid Vacation Time

Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

Employee Meals

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance

Morale (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company's values.

Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement

Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match after 12-month employment

Opportunities to grow your career with a clear path for advancement

Plus, more!

Competitive Pay: $15 / hour plus tips

Responsibilities:

Craft cocktails, mixed drinks, beer & wine service with consistency and quality

Deliver exceptional guest interactions recommendations, upsells, and service with flair

Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar (mise-en-place, garnishes, tools)

Ensure responsible alcohol service (check IDs, monitor consumption)

Manage cashouts, POS transactions, and bar closing/opening procedures

Work closely with kitchen and service staff to time drink service with food

Maintain inventory, order bar supplies, and report shortages

Help develop seasonal cocktail menus, specials, and promotions

Requirements:

2 or more years of experience as a bartender in a high-volume establishment

Strong knowledge of mixology, beer and wine

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong guest service skills; warm confident and adaptive

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

TIPS or similar certification (can obtain upon hire)

Attention to detail, cleanliness, and standards

Team player and enthusiastic to provide excellent and engaged service

Food Handlers certificate

Physical Demands:

Regular lifting, moving and carrying of food items, furniture, garbage etc. weighing up to 30 pounds across the restaurant

Regular and prolonged standing and walking inside and outside the restaurant during a 6-8 hour shift with appropriate breaks

Regular ascending/descending stairs

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Frequent use of hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check

Full-time