Bartender / Mixologist Sava's is looking for an experienced, energetic Bartender / Mixologist to join our team in downtown Ann Arbor. We are a high-volume restaurant built around great hospitality, strong teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We are looking for bartenders who can do more than make a great cocktail. We want people who genuinely enjoy connecting with guests, take pride in their craft, and understand that a strong bar is built by a strong team. Our best bartenders understand that the job is not just about what happens behind the bar. You are welcoming guests, building relationships, anticipating needs, supporting the service team, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and helping create the energy of the restaurant. We move fast, we communicate, and we help each other. We are looking for someone who can handle volume without sacrificing hospitality, quality, or teamwork. To be successful as a Bartender / Mixologist at Sava's, team members are expected to consistently demonstrate the following: Safety First: Follow all food safety, alcohol service, sanitation, and workplace safety standards at all times. Maintain a safe bar environment for guests and team members. High-Volume Experience: Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. Hospitality: Genuinely enjoy connecting with guests, creating memorable experiences, and providing warm, professional service. Teamwork: Work as a true teammate. Support bartenders, servers, support staff, hosts, managers, and the culinary team whenever needed. Bar Prep: Assist with daily bar preparation, including garnishes, juices, syrups, batching, stocking, and other assigned prep responsibilities. Cleaning & Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout the entire shift. Cleaning is everyone's responsibility, not just opening or closing side work. Product Knowledge: Maintain strong working knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and the Sava's food menu. Consistency: Follow recipes, specifications, portions, and presentation standards every time. Communication: Communicate clearly with teammates and leadership, especially during high-volume service. Sense of Urgency: Move with purpose and understand how to prioritize tasks during busy periods. Reliability: Arrive on time, prepared, in proper uniform, and ready to contribute to the team. Professionalism: Maintain a positive attitude, accept coaching, and contribute to a respectful work environment.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for extended periods, move quickly through the restaurant, bend, reach, and safely lift and carry bar supplies, cases, and equipment as needed. Serving Experience: Previous serving experience is a plus and can be especially valuable when supporting guests, taking food orders, and understanding full-service restaurant operations. At Sava's, bartending is bigger than making drinks. A great bartender protects the guest experience, keeps the bar safe and clean, helps prep before the rush, supports teammates during the rush, and leaves the bar better than they found it. Hospitality, safety, teamwork, cleanliness, and preparation are all part of the job.
