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Selvedge Brewing

Bartender

Job Overview

Great beer threads the needle between craft and artistry. With a love for classic styles and an eye towards innovation, we produce small-batch, culinary-inspired beers that weave together the old and the new.

Selvedge is currently looking for energetic beer lovers to join our team at our new location in the Bellair neighborhood in Charlottesville!

The following core traits are central to every role at Selvedge Brewing.

Positivity. Someone who chooses to acknowledge the good in their surroundings. Someone who takes the time to share that positive outlook with the patrons they serve, as well as their coworkers.

Respect. Someone who is considerate and empathetic towards others. Someone who sees the equal value of every person on the team.

Initiative. Someone who strives to be the best version of themselves, and is willing and grateful to learn from other members of the team. Someone who takes ownership of your actions and attitude.

Collaboration. Someone who works as part of a team with the common goals of creating excellent guest experiences while maintaining a positive work environment. Someone who understands that every member of the team has a role to play and that each role is vital in making the entire system run smoothly and successfully.

  • Bartenders are  to provide quality beverage service for guests. A level of beer, wine and cider knowledge is expected either through background and or the willingness to learn. 

    Bartenders are expected to : 

    • Stand for 8-10 hours.

    • Maintain composure under pressure. 

    • Communicate potentially unpleasant information in a positive/empathetic way. 

    • Communicate clearly and effectively

    • Set up and close down the bar

    • Ability to make ordered drinks in a timely fashion during service

    • Keep the bar area clean, organized and stocked throughout shift

    • Maintain a working knowledge of continuously rotating beers, cider, and wines.

    • Communicate with staff and management if an item is low or 86’d and monitor inventory. 

    • 21 years of age or older 

    • Ability to understand and use the POS efficiently 

  • Our goal at Selvedge Brewing is to create a business that allows for both personal and financial growth. All employees will receive hourly compensation, which will begin at a minimum of $12.50 per hour. Hourly compensation will be determined by experience, training level, as well as ongoing industry education and testing. 

    Service Fee & Supplemental Tip Pool 

    All dine-in checks will have a 15% service fee automatically applied. This fee is in place to assure that all Selvedge employees receive an hourly wage that reflects a reasonable living wage.


    All hourly employees (both FOH and BOH) will be included in the Supplemental Tip Pool. This pool is made up of supplemental tips provided by Selvedge patrons over the 15% service fee, accumulated over each two week pay period, and distributed based on hours worked. This distribution is regularly shared with all team members.

    Benefits 

    All Employees 

    • Employee discount program 

    • ACAC discounted membership 

    • Simple IRA with 3% employer match 

    • Flexible schedule 

    Full Time Employee 

    • Health Insurance + employer contribution 

    • Dental Insurance 

    • Vision Insurance 

    • Life Insurance - fully covered

  • Schedule 

    Selvedge Operating Hours 

    Sunday - 12pm-9pm

    Monday & Tuesday - 3pm-9pm 

    Wednesday & Thursday 12pm-9pm

    Friday & Saturday 12pm-10pm 


    Staff shifts can start as early as 1 hour before opening and end 30-45 minutes after close. 

    Minimum Shift Requirement 

    All front of house hourly employees are required to work  a minimum of 6 shifts per month and 1 shift per week.

If you are interested in applying for this position, email jobs@selvedgebrewing.com. Please include a cover letter and resume.