Posted on Jun 22, 2026
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MERRIFIELD SERVICE GROUP LLC

Bartender

Stowe, Vermont Full time

Job Description

Job Description Job Description

Barbarian is a new restaurant that is opening at the end of June in Stowe, VT. We will serve breakfast and dinner seven days a week. Barbarian will be a restaurant where the comfort of mom's basement meets the warmth of grandma's kitchen, where vintage charm meets nostalgic sentiment, and American classics are reimagined with bold, playful, and contemporary flavors. We'd love your help in getting this new venture started.

When it comes to hiring, we're looking for people who are optimistic, detail oriented, and want to be part of a team. Our employees should always be learning and growing from their experiences here to prepare them for whatever the future might bring.

Bartender

A bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests. Bartenders are responsible for mixing drinks to order, ensuring responsible alcohol service, maintaining a clean bar environment, and managing inventory. Additionally, they process customer payments, checkout at the end of each service, and deliver high-quality, engaging customer service in fast-paced hospitality environments

Key Responsibilities

  • Mix cocktails, pour beer and wine, and prepare garnishes

  • Greet guests warmly, take food and drink orders, and provide recommendations based on customer preferences

  • Check identification to verify legal drinking age, enforce liquor laws, and monitor patrons for signs of over-intoxication to prevent liability

  • Wash and sanitize glassware and bar tools, keep the bar area tidy, restock ice, and maintain proper inventory levels of liquor, beer, and garnishes

  • Operate cash registers, process credit card transactions, and manage multiple customer tabs simultaneously

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Familiarity with common cocktail recipes, beer styles, and wine profiles

  • Ability to manage multiple drink tickets, interact with guests, and maintain speed of service during busy periods

  • Excellent communication

  • Capacity to stand for long periods and lift heavy items like beer kegs or cases of liquor

  • State-approved responsible alcohol server training course (such as DLL seminars, 360training Learn2Serve, or TIPS Certification) before they start working.

  • Must be at least 21 years old to bartend

Compensation

  • Starting pay is $15/hour plus tips. Tips are pooled among all hourly employees

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