Restaurant Bartender (Seasonal for 2025)

For 53 years NOC has led the outdoor industry, taking more guests whitewater rafting and teaching more paddlers than any other outdoor recreation company. NOC also provides top-quality aerial and trail-based adventures, wilderness medicine as well as unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services. NOC career opportunities offer a rare combination of work in beautiful locations, a chance to grow skills and to share a passion for active outdoor recreation.

THIS IS A SEASONAL JOB THAT STARTS IN MARCH/APRIL OF 2025

Responsibilities 

• Mixing batched beverages using a shaker, muddler and other bar tools
• Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail
• Satisfying guests requests in a timely manner
• Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations
• Collecting money for drinks served and providing change as needed out of bank
• Checking identification to verify legal age requirements for all guests
• Keeping a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories
• Cleaning the bar and work area to maintain a sanitary environment
• Organizing the bar area to streamline drink preparation and inventory
• Slicing or preparing fruit garnishes for drinks
• Complying with all food and beverage state and local regulations
• Limiting customer problems by restricting alcohol intake and attempting to curtail inappropriate behavior
• Preparing and infusing batch cocktails at the start of each shift
• Assisting in taking to-go orders, making change and other aspects involved with handling the micros and cash drawer

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a bartender
• Knowledge of drink mixing and garnishing 
• Strong communication skills 
• Positive attitude 
• Personable demeanor 
• Multitasking 
• Attention to detail 
• Organization 
• Strong observational skills 
• Conflict resolution 
• Computer literacy
• Ability to stand for long periods 

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position.

Please note that as an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will be required to comply with any OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard should that standard be enacted. 

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment through respecting and valuing the diversity among employees and all those with whom the NOC does business.