Part-Time Bartender & Events Server

Part-Time Bartender & Events Server Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) - 4.5 Buffalo, NY Job Details Part-time From $17 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication

Full Job Description Location:

West Side Bazaar, 1432 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY, 14213

Position Type:

Part-Time (Hourly)

Scheduled Hours:

Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Saturdays 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM, plus flexible hours for special events as needed. About West Side Bazaar The West Side Bazaar is a vibrant community destination and incubator market featuring unique international food vendors, retail shops, and community events. We pride ourselves on celebrating diversity, culture, and local entrepreneurship. We are seeking a reliable, community-minded Bartender to join our team, anchoring our regular evening service and elevating our vibrant special event programming. Position Summary As a Bartender at the West Side Bazaar, you will be the face of our beverage hospitality during our peak evening hours and diverse community events. This role requires a balance of traditional bartending efficiency, excellent customer engagement, and the adaptability to support unique cultural celebrations, markets, and private gatherings.

Key Responsibilities Bar Operations & Guest Service Beverage Preparation:

Pour, and serve a curated selection of craft beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Hospitality & Engagement:

Welcome guests warmly, provide recommendations, answer questions about our beverage menu, and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced environment. Point of Sale (POS) &

Cash Handling:

Accurately process transactions, manage tabs, and handle cash and card payments responsibly via Toast POS.

Maintenance & Compliance Setup & Breakdown:

Efficiently set up the bar area for evening service and execute thorough closing procedures (cleaning, restocking, and securing inventory) by 8:30 PM.

Cleanliness & Sanitation:

Maintain a pristine, organized, and hygienic bar environment throughout the shift in compliance with local health department standards.

Safe Service:

Verify guest identification to ensure legal drinking age and monitor alcohol consumption to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all patrons.

Special Events & Adaptability Event Support:

Serve as the primary bartender for scheduled special events, themed nights, and community gatherings, adapting the bar setup and speed of service to meet event-specific crowds.

Team Collaboration:

Coordinate smoothly with Bazaar management, event organizers, and diverse food vendors to ensure a cohesive guest experience.

Qualifications & Skills Experience:

Minimum of 1-2 years of bartending or service industry experience

Availability:

Must be strictly reliable for the core schedule (Tuesdays and Saturdays, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM) and offer flexibility to work varying shifts for special events (evenings/weekends).

Knowledge:

Strong understanding of beer styles, wine varietals, and responsible beverage service protocols (TIPS or alcohol awareness training certification is a plus). Interest in international cultures and flavors a plus!

Interpersonal Skills:

Outstanding communication skills and a passion for engaging with a diverse, multicultural community of vendors and patrons.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand for the duration of a 4.5-hour shift, move quickly in a tight bar space, and lift/move ice, kegs, or cases of beer up to 40 lbs.