Bartender - Burger Avon

## Description

**BARTENDER – MAX BURGER, AVON \*\*OPENING SEPTEMBER \*\***

Join the Max Hospitality Team!

**Max Burger,** **Avon** is our newest location on the Avon/West Hartford line (in the former Max a Mia space) and we are seeking an upbeat, experienced **Bartender** with open availability to join our high-energy team. If you thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment and love engaging with guests while crafting great drinks, we want to hear from you!

Max Hospitality is dedicated to providing outstanding dining experience while delivering high-quality food, creative menus, and attentive service. We are looking for team members who are passionate about hospitality and excited to be part of a dynamic and growing restaurant group.

Max Burger is known for its gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, boozy milkshakes, and a lively, casual atmosphere. With a focus on bold flavors and playful menu items, Max Burger attracts a diverse crowd of regulars, families, and food lovers. The ideal bartender is personable, quick on their feet, and committed to creating a welcoming and efficient guest experience.

**What We’re Looking For:**

**Experience:**

• Minimum **1 year of bartending experience** in a **casual or high-volume** bar/restaurant is **REQUIRED**
• Comfortable with beer, wine, classic cocktails, and fun, branded beverage offerings
• TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol certification preferred

**Skills and Qualities:**

• Friendly, outgoing, and energetic personality
• Excellent multitasking skills in a busy, high-energy environment
• Ability to stay organized and focused under pressure
• Strong communication skills and a guest-first mindset
• Professional and team-oriented with a great work ethic
• Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

## Qualifications
**Responsibilities:**

• Mix and serve a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Provide fast, friendly, and accurate bar service to guests and support to servers
• Maintain a clean and fully stocked bar area at all times
• Follow recipes and portion standards for consistent drink quality
• Accurately process transactions and handle cash/credit payments
• Check guest identification and ensure responsible alcohol service
• Engaging with guests in a fun and welcoming manner to enhance the dining experience
• Assist with opening, closing, and restocking duties

**Diversity Creates a Healthy Atmosphere:**

*Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.*

**Applicants with criminal backgrounds are encouraged to apply.**

**Benefits:**

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Discount on Meals
• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
• 401(k) with matching up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Referral program
• Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account & Pet Insurance
• Career development within the Max Hospitality group, when we grow, you grow with us