Bartender Server

We are Porter, a progressive venture from the One Workplace family headquartered in Seattle, Washington. We’re here to create thoughtful human-centered spaces that foster meaningful relationships through collaborative design so that employees can work their best. We’ve worked with leading global and local companies to transform and design spaces to promote productivity and creativity. We are driven by radical hospitality, the act of going beyond what is required to add sincerity and integrity to all our work.

Porter is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Compensation range: $24/hr + Tips

Benefits:

• 15 days of PTO
• 8 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k + Employer Match
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
• Profit Sharing

This role’s primary responsibility is to provide exceptional service while creating a warm and engaging experience for guests. This position requires knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits while maintaining a high level of hospitality, customer service, and teamwork, to contribute to the overall success of the food & beverage program. This position requires flexibility to support dining room service, both indoor and outdoor environments, as well as private events. Strong knowledge of the food menu and a willingness to develop barista skills (preferred but not required) are highly valued. 

Essential Functions 

To perform this job successfully, a candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Execute all aspects of bar service, including crafting and serving a full range of cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages with precision and speed. 

• Maintain a welcoming and engaging demeanor while interacting with guests, fostering a high-quality hospitality environment. 

• Accurately take orders, operate the POS system, and manage transactions efficiently. 

• Maintain a clean and organized bar & food area, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. 

• Assist with inventory management, restocking, and proper storage of bar ingredients and supplies. 

• Ensure adherence to all local and state liquor laws, including responsible alcohol service. 

• Participate in bar setup and breakdown duties, ensuring all prep and closing checklists are completed. 

• Assist with curating beverage menus and seasonal cocktail specials. 

• Engage in continuous learning to expand knowledge of craft cocktails, beer, wine, and emerging beverage trends. 

• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service and a well-integrated guest experience. 

• Provide recommendations and educate guests on beverage selections to enhance their experience. 

• Monitor and manage bar patron behavior, enforcing responsible drinking policies and de-escalating situations when necessary. 

• Support service on the dining room floor, assisting with guest orders, food delivery, and table maintenance as needed. 

• Work across both indoor and outdoor service areas, ensuring guest comfort in various environments. 

• Participate in special events, private parties, and catered functions, providing a high level of service and hospitality. 

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the food menu, providing thoughtful pairings and recommendations to guests. 

• Express a willingness to develop barista skills, including espresso preparation and coffee service (preferred but not required). 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Strong beverage skills with a passion for craft cocktails, beer, and wine. 

• Excellent customer service and communication skills. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and efficiency. 

• Knowledge of point-of-sale (POS) systems such as Toast, Square, or similar platforms. 

• Familiarity with local, state, and federal alcohol regulations, including responsible alcohol service. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from management. 

• Knowledge of food and beverage pairings, as well as the ability to describe menu items to guests. 

• Flexibility to work both indoor and outdoor dining settings. 

• Comfort working nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs. 

Education/Experience 

• 2+ years of bartending & service experience in a high-volume bar, restaurant, or hospitality setting. 

• MAST (Mandatory Alcohol Server Training) certification required in Washington State. 

• Food Handler’s Permit required. 

• Experience in a customer-facing role within the hospitality industry. 

• Knowledge of classic and modern cocktail preparation techniques. 

• Experience working events, private dining, or catered functions is a plus. 

• Interest in learning barista skills for potential cross-training opportunities. 

Personal Competencies 

Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.   

Relationship management and Teamwork: The ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships as part of a multifunctional team in a fast-paced, collaborative and deadline driven environment.   

Time Management: Ability to multi-task to meet goals, good time management skills and ability to take ownership for project deliverables.   

Communications & Problem Solving: Ability to remain optimistic and enthusiastic while creatively solving problems.  Convey information to all key stakeholders in both written and verbal formats.  Determine and utilize the appropriate communication channels.   

Empathy, Involvement & Support: Listen and respond with empathy.  Ability to understand issues and different perspectives of others.  Ability to ask for help and encourage others.   

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color perception, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Regularly works with others face to face, over the phone and email in an office environment with moderate noise.  Nature of work may require time spent out of the office; reliable transportation required.  Periodically works outside and may work around moving objects, dust, and dirt.