Middlebury College

Zero Proof Bartender

Dining, Bar & Counter ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeVT, USA$14.95 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Understanding of flavor profiling to create complex and appealing zero-proof cocktails.
Ability to develop and standardize recipes for prebatching, ensuring consistency and scalability.
Knowledge of drink sanitation practices, especially for batch preparation, storage, and service.
Excellent organization and workflow planning, including bar setup, prep lists, efficient service, and follow-through with meetings.
Design experience for developing promotional materials, such as Canva, social media, and Google Suite tools (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.).
Background in hospitality, culinary arts, or equivalent hands-on experience in bar or café settings.
Comfort speaking in front of small and large groups and working independently on projects and tasks.
Understanding of the mission of the Center for Health and Wellness’ Office of Health and Wellness Education.
Ability to stand and move continuously for 2–6 hours during event setup and service; lift, carry, and transport bar supplies typically weighing 10–40 lbs; tolerate varying environmental conditions, including warm temperatures and loud, high-energy spaces; perform repetitive drink-preparation motions with speed and precision; work late-night evening shifts in dim lighting and crowded spaces; adapt to fluctuating service pace and multitask under pressure; and maintain awareness and safe movement behind the bar.
Students must have active status for the semester to be eligible for on-campus student employment; students on leave or withdrawn are ineligible until the semester in which they return. Some students may be restricted by financial aid status.
International students may not work off campus without work authorization from the United States government; an F-1 visa alone does not provide work authorization. Off-campus work-study positions are limited to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work-study component.
Students are not eligible to work remotely from international locations.
On-campus student employees are limited to 20 hours per week during the academic year, with specified recess exceptions allowing up to 40 hours per week. International students may not exceed 20 hours per academic calendar week.

Responsibilities

Design and serve distinctive zero-proof drink flavors appealing to college students using non-alcoholic ingredients.
Attend to bar setup and cleanup and manage drinks for efficient workflow, including inventory levels, prebatch production and storage, accurate measuring and materials labeling, and safe, hygienic drink handling.
Provide engaging and timely customer service and create a welcoming environment with decorations, signage, and educational materials.
Assist with event promotion, including social media and flyer design, posting, and distribution.
Provide active and passive education on harm reduction and resources for challenges with substance use.
Work approximately eight hours per month for at least one zero-proof bar event, with hours potentially increasing depending on the initiative of those hired.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with non-alcoholic mixology techniques, such as shrubs, syrups, and alcohol-free spirits.

Zero Proof Bartender (AY 26-27 902322)

Middlebury College · Middlebury, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-09-11

Workplace: on_site

Department: Health and Wellness Education - Student Employee

Description

Design and deliver high-quality zero proof beverage events by curating and serving distinctive drink flavors and creating an engaging and welcoming environment for students to gather and socialize.

This is a new initiative on campus. We would like have at least one zero-proof bar event per month which entails roughly 8 hours of work. These hours have a potential to increase depending on the initiative of those hired.

Pay

This position is compensated at the Level B rate on the Midd student wage scale: $14.95 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

Design and serve distinct zero proof drink flavors appealing to college students using non-alcoholic ingredients
Attend to bar setup and cleanup and drink management for efficient workflow, including managing inventory levels, prebatch production and storage, accurate measuring and materials labeling, and safe and hygienic drink handling practices
Provide engaging and timely customer service, including a welcoming environment with decorations, signage, and educational materials
Assist in event promotion, including social media and flyer design, posting, and distribution
Provide active and passive education on harm reduction and resources for challenges with substance use

Requirements

Understanding of flavor profiling to create complex and appealing zero-proof cocktails, and preferred, but not required, experience with non-alcoholic mixology techniques (e.g. shrubs, syrups, alcohol-free spirits)
Ability to develop and standardize recipes for prebatching, ensuring consistency, scalability
Knowledge of drink sanitation practices, especially for batch preparation, storage, and service
Excellent organization and workflow planning, including bar setup, prep lists, efficient service, and follow through with meetings
Design experience for development of promotional materials (e.g. Canva, social media, Google suite tools (docs, sheets, forms, etc.))
Background in hospitality, culinary arts, or equivalent hands-on experience in bar or café settings
Comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups and working independently on projects and tasks.
Understands the mission of the Center for Health and Wellness’ Office of Health and Wellness Education

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Stand and move continuously for extended periods (2-6 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 late night evening shifts 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

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.

Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.

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