Bartender/Server

Position Type: Part-Time / Full-Time

Location: On-site – Cincinnati, OH

Reports To: Director, Service Operations

Summary

We’re looking for personable, dependable, and hospitality-driven Bartenders and Cocktail Servers who understand that great service is about far more than making and serving drinks. Every shift is an opportunity to create memorable experiences, build lasting relationships with guests, and contribute to a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable being themselves.

Our bartenders and servers are trusted to provide exceptional beverage service, promote upcoming events, and help grow the Good Judy’s and her sister organizations within our community by creating authentic connections both inside the venue and beyond. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, thrive on meeting new people, and take pride in delivering outstanding hospitality, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Guest Experience

• Welcome every guest with warmth, professionalism, and authenticity
• Learn guest names and preferences whenever possible
• Deliver friendly, attentive service throughout every interaction
• Create an atmosphere where guests feel welcomed, valued, and excited to return

Beverage Service

• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and efficiently
• Maintain knowledge of all menu items, seasonal features, and specialty cocktails
• Verify identification and practice responsible alcohol service
• Monitor guest consumption and communicate concerns to management when appropriate

Operations

• Operate the Point of Sale system accurately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and stocking duties
• Assist with inventory organization and restocking throughout the shift

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with cocktail servers, security, entertainers, and management
• Support teammates during busy periods
• Help maintain overall venue cleanliness and organization
• Communicate effectively throughout each shift

Community Engagement

• Learn the venue’s event calendar and confidently promote upcoming events
• Personally invite guests to return for future programming
• Share official Good Judy’s and her sister organization's promotions and events through your personal social media channels
• Create original social media content featuring cocktails, events, entertainers, coworkers, and the Good Judy’s and sister organization's experience
• Capture photos or short-form video content during shifts, when appropriate, for potential use on official marketing channels
• Represent Good Judy’s and her sister organizations professionally both inside and outside the workplace.
• Contribute ideas for future events, promotions, and guest engagement opportunities

Qualifications

Preferred:

Previous bartending or hospitality experience preferred but not required. Experience With:

• Beer, wine, spirits, and cocktail preparation
• Responsible alcohol service
• Point of Sale systems
• Cash handling
• Customer service

Bonus Skills:

• Cocktail knowledge
• Craft beer or wine knowledge
• Event promotion
• Photography or social media
• Hospitality sales

Note: Cocktail Servers may be just entering the Service Field with minimal Bartending Experience or Skills.

What Makes Someone Successful

You are:

• Friendly and approachable
• Calm under pressure
• Dependable and punctual
• Organized and efficient
• Comfortable working with diverse guests
• A team player
• Passionate about hospitality
• Excited to help grow the Good Judy’s and her sister organization's community

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Outstanding guest satisfaction
• Accuracy and efficiency during service
• Responsible alcohol service
• Clean and organized work areas
• Positive teamwork
• Growth in repeat guests
• Promotion of venue events
• Consistent participation in community engagement and social media promotion

Preferred Schedule

This position requires availability including:

• Evenings
• Weekends
• Holidays
• Special Events
• Pride Celebrations

Physical Requirements

Applicants should be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position regularly requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time, often for the duration of an entire shift
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, including cases of beer, liquor, ice, kegs (with assistance when appropriate), tables, chairs, and other supplies
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, and climb while performing assigned duties
• Work quickly and safely in crowded, fast-paced, and sometimes loud environments
• Use hands and arms continuously for serving beverages, operating equipment, cleaning, stocking, and handling merchandise
• Communicate effectively with guests and coworkers in environments with elevated noise levels.
• Work in varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions during special events, festivals, patios, and venue operations
• Respond quickly to changing situations, including emergencies and guest service needs
• Safely navigate wet floors, uneven surfaces, stairs, and crowded spaces while carrying beverages, supplies, or equipment

Work Environment

This position regularly involves:

• Evening, late-night, weekend, and holiday work
• Exposure to loud music, theatrical lighting, fog or haze effects, and crowded entertainment environments
• Frequent interaction with alcohol service and intoxicated guests
• High levels of guest interaction throughout every shift
• A team-oriented environment where flexibility and adaptability are essential

What’s in it for YOU?

• $10.00 per hour plus tips with a 4 hour minimum shift (Bartenders)
• $10.00 per hour plus 3% Net Sales (Cocktail Servers)
• 2 hours of Paid Content Creation/Editing Time per month at $15.00/hr
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) after 120 days of employment
• Portable Food Service and Safety Certifications/Licenses for use simultaneously at other Employers
• Flexible scheduling
• Complimentary admission to many events and discounted Good Judy’s and Parade merchandise
• Birthday Tab for use during your birthday month with friends and family ($50.00)
• Good Judy’s Uniform Shirt
• Discounted Semi-Private and Private Event Rates

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys making people feel welcome and understands that bartending and Service is both a craft and an opportunity to build community. You don’t simply serve drinks. You create memorable experiences, encourage guests to return, and help tell the story of Good Judy’s through exceptional hospitality and authentic engagement. 

Note: We are an affirming business. You are free to be uniquely you. All gender expressions welcome regardless of where you may be in your journey.. We do have to require all paperwork to be in order for to complete the I-9 Verification of Employment Eligibility if hired. What this means is if hired, and your paperwork is not in order, names and genders in our system may have to reflect something that is not current or accurate. In addition, gender markers in our systems may not be able to be changed beyond a male or female indicator due to software limitations. We will always respect your wishes in  communications internally and with the public.

Everyone has a past. We will conduct a Criminal Background Check. Do not hesitate to apply if you have a history unless it's of a violent nature or fraud. We cannot consider applications from individuals with a history of violent crimes or fraud. We appreciate your understanding on this.

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