Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service
About the job
Requirements
Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Knowledge of drink preparation or service is required.
Interpersonal skills and customer service skills are required.
Enthusiasm for continuous education and comfort with repetitive daily tasks are desired.
A positive attitude, honesty, ethical judgment, diligence, and teamwork are required.
Responsibilities
Contribute to cocktail menu development in collaboration with the Beverage Director and team.
Receive orders from patrons and waitstaff, and prepare and serve liquor, cocktails, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
Prepare ingredients and garnishes before the bar opens.
Prepare, cut, and restock specialty ice.
Keep the bar clean, organized, and compliant with health codes.
Display glasses and liquor bottles attractively.
Collect payment from customers for drinks prepared and served.
Verify customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo identification; refuse service when necessary to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive; advocate responsible alcohol consumption; and comply with applicable laws and policies.
Submit orders or create requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies.
Maintain a positive, professional, and appropriate brand image.
Observe overall workflow efficiency and report observations to the General Manager and leadership for continuous improvement.
Barkeep
Willett Distillery · Bardstown, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-22
Workplace: on_site
Description
Position Summary
The Barkeep prepares and serves beverages to guests, oversees the stock of liquor, prepares ingredients, ice and bar supplies. The Barkeep contributes to the overall guest experience by consistently providing a positive interaction. When circumstances allow, the Barkeep may further provide an accurate entertaining education to interested guests. As a company representative to consumers, the importance of this position to the overall success of the organization family cannot be overstated. The ability to provide a professional, positive, memorable experience is imperative.
Requirements
Primary Job Responsibilities
· Contributes to the development of the cocktail menu in collaboration with the Beverage Director and team.
· Receives orders from patrons and waitstaff. Prepares and serves liquor, cocktails, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.
· Ensures that ingredients and garnishes are prepared ahead of the opening of the bar.
· Ensures that speciality ice is prepared, cut and restocked.
· Maintains the bar - keeping it clean, organized and in compliance with the health codes.
· Attractively displays glasses and liquor bottles.
· Collects money from customers for drinks prepared and served.
· Ensures that customers are of legal drinking age by checking photo IDs. Uses proper judgment and, when necessary, refuses service to patrons who are intoxicated or disruptive. Demonstrates and advocates for responsible alcohol consumption practices. Comply with all applicable laws and policies.
· Submits orders or creates requisition forms for liquor, beer, and other bar-related supplies.
· Convey a positive, professional, appropriate image of the brand at all times.
· Utilize unique vantage point to observe overall workflow efficiency and report observations to General Manager and Leadership for continuous improvement
Qualifications
Must be 21 or older to apply. High School diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of drink preparation or service required. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills required.
Ideal candidates would be enthusiastic about continuous education and enjoy repetitive daily tasks.
Must demonstrate an unwavering positive attitude, with a strong commitment to honesty, ethical judgment, diligence and teamwork.
Benefits
• 5-day work week with two consecutive days off
• Competitive pay rate based on experience
• Paid time off
• Additional pay (tip out % from FOH)
• Continuing education with guidance from the culinary team
• Employee discount
• Health insurance, life insurance, vision insurance and dental program options