About the Role

Armature Works Private Events is looking for experienced bartenders to join our team. As a bartender, you’ll do more than just make drinks. You’ll help set the tone for each event by creating a welcoming atmosphere and delivering standout service. Our ideal candidate is professional, personable, detail-oriented, and knows how to keep things moving smoothly behind the bar while making every guest feel taken care of.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set up and break down your bar station before and after each event, ensuring everything is clean, stocked, and organized.
• Welcome and serve guests with professionalism, speed, and a positive attitude.
• Craft a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, consistently following recipes and presentation standards.
• Provide wine service directly at guest tables when required.
• Maintain a clean and tidy bar throughout your shift, including wiping surfaces, disposing of used glassware, and staying organized.
• Monitor and restock glassware, mixers, garnishes, and other bar supplies; communicate any needs to the barback promptly.
• Know the beverage menus inside and out so you can confidently guide guests and answer questions.
• Keep open lines of communication with event managers and supervisors to report any issues or special requests.
• Show up on time, in uniform, with a polished appearance and ready to work.
• Follow all company policies, health guidelines, and service standards.
• From time to time when the event calls for it, provide wine service at guest tables.
• Please note: Bartenders may be assigned to work in traditional cash bars, open bars, or consumption-based bars, depending on the event and client requirements. Flexibility and adaptability are key.

Scheduling & Availability

• The ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed is key to this role.
• Although we host events 7 days a week here at Armature, sometimes more than one event each day, but most shifts are during evenings and weekends. 
• A flexible schedule is available; let us know your availability up front so you are only scheduled when you are available, making it easy to work around school, another job, or other commitments.

Requirements & What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of bartending experience in events, restaurants, or hospitality settings.
• Great people skills; you’re outgoing, respectful, and can keep your cool under pressure.
• A strong eye for detail and cleanliness.
• This role involves extended periods of standing, the ability to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods without breaks to sit, is vital.
• Comfortable lifting 25-50 lbs and being on your feet throughout the shift.
• Flexible availability, including weekdays, weekends, holidays when needed as well as daytime and evening events.
• Must have your own reliable transportation.
• You must be 21 or older.

Why Join Armature Works Private Events?

• Work in one of Tampa’s most unique and high-energy event venues
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values quality service
• Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle
• Great opportunity for experienced bartenders who want to grow in events and upscale hospitality