Swizzle Market
Barista/Bartender + Overall Great Teammate
About Us
Swizzle Market is an eclectic boutique that blends multiple concepts into one unique experience for our customers. We are part coffee shop, part plant store, part bottle shop, and part alcohol-free bar and lounge. Our establishment is family-friendly, with operating hours designed to cater to our community's needs.
Position Overview
We are seeking an energetic and creative individual with bartending experience who either already knows or is willing to learn how to be a barista. As a Bartender & Barista, you will seamlessly move back and forth to meet customer needs. This role is perfect for someone who loves both the art of coffee-making and mixology, with a keen interest in alcohol-free beverages. The ideal candidate is not only skilled in both areas but also entrepreneurial, adaptable, and a strong team player.
Key Responsibilities
- Drink Creation and Preparation: Prepare and serve a variety of alcohol-free drinks, including cocktails, mixed drinks, and coffee and tea beverages, following our established recipes and presentation standards.
- Innovate and Create: Contribute to the development of exciting and engaging alcohol-free drinks, including cocktails, mixed drinks, and coffee and tea beverages.
- Customer Service Excellence: Provide exceptional customer service by educating customers about our unique ingredients and drink offerings.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the team to ensure a seamless and enjoyable customer experience.
- Store Tours: Conduct store tours, providing an overview of Swizzle Market’s offerings.
- Inventory Management: Assist with managing inventory of products and supplies during slow times, and maintain an organized and efficient bar and coffee area, following established procedures.
- Product Selection: Help select new products to offer, ensuring a diverse and appealing selection for our customers.
- Environment Maintenance: Maintain a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment by adhering to sanitation and food/beverage handling standards, and ensuring the store and kitchen remain clean.
- Daily Cleaning Tasks: Participate in daily cleaning tasks, including washing dishes, sweeping and mopping, and general cleanup of the public area. This is a team effort where everyone contributes.
- Social Media Engagement: Contribute to social media content by sharing drink recipes and engaging with our online community to promote Swizzle Market.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Step in and assist with other tasks as needed to support the team and ensure smooth operations.
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience as a bartender, preferably with a focus on alcohol-free drinks. Experience in both roles is a plus. Training for the barista role is available if needed.
- Social Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers and create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Inclusive Attitude: Foster a welcoming environment for all customers and team members, celebrating diverse choices and lifestyles.
- Reliability: Demonstrate consistent dependability and punctuality, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and the highest standards of service are maintained. Be a reliable team player who can be counted on to support colleagues and meet customer needs.
- Teamwork Attitude: Ability to work collaboratively with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.
- Attributes: Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable, team-oriented, and passionate about both coffee and alcohol-free drinks. Ability to thrive in a non-traditional retail, cafe, and bar setting.
- Education: Relevant certifications or training in mixology, bartending, barista work, or related fields are preferred but not required.
- References: Must provide professional references upon request.
Working Hours
Our operating hours are Monday through Saturday from 8AM-7PM and Sunday 10 to 5PM. We expect these hours to adjust to growing business needs, private events, etc. We seek to create a flexible schedule based on weekly events, staffing needs, and personal time.
Benefits
- Compensation: $15/hour plus tips. No overtime.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company.
- Work Environment: A supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.
- Employee Perks: Discounts on products and beverages.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about coffee and alcohol-free mixology, and excited about the opportunity to work in a unique setting and grow professionally in a startup business, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the role, and professional references to with the subject line “Bartender & Barista Application”.
Swizzle Market is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Restaurant type:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Wayne, IN 46804: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person