Misleading job description, bartending job includes serving two sections
Pros
Easy commute and convenient business hours
Cons
During my interview, I had a detailed conversation with the owner about the scope of the role. I was explicitly told that bartenders were not expected to serve tables, with the exception of rare, voluntary situations (e.g., a short-staffed Mother’s Day). However, after I began working, I was informed that I would be responsible for serving both the patio (11 tables) and nearby booths (7 tables), in addition to bartending. When I brought this up with other bartenders, they shared similar experiences — the expectation to serve was never clearly disclosed during their interviews either. It appears this is a recurring pattern. The role seems structured to rely heavily on serving responsibilities, likely due to a lack of volume to justify a dedicated bartender. Unfortunately, this approach feels like a bait-and-switch, with the majority of your income coming from table service rather than bartending. Had the full scope of duties been communicated transparently during the interview process, I would have declined the job offer.
