Bartender
Amber Seattle
2214 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USAJob Overview
BARTENDER mb r Seattle (Main Bar & Satellite Bar Positions)
Amber is a wood-fire restaurant and bar in Belltown with three distinct bar programs opening June 2026. We're hiring bartenders for our main bar (high-volume, full cocktail program) and two satellite bars (more intimate, independently operated).
THE ROLE
You execute our cocktail program, build regulars, and own your bar like a host. We have a full spirits program, a curated wine list, and NA cocktails worth ordering. Speed, knowledge, and warmth in equal measure.
YOU
2+ years bartending in a cocktail-forward or full-service setting
Can speak to spirits (mezcal, amaro, gin, bourbon) without being prompted
Fast enough for Friday night, precise enough that quality never drops
Must be 21+
How to Apply
Ready to be part of something new? Click the apply button or email work@amberseattle.com with a headshot, copy of your resume and why you'd be a great part of our team to apply!
Responsibilities
- Execute all cocktail, wine, NA, and beer service with precision and speed
- Build and maintain guest relationships know your regulars
- Manage bar mise en place, inventory, waste, and cleanliness
- Run satellite bar programs independently (satellite bar positions)
- Support FOH service tickets without losing bar guest pacing
- Train bar backs and model bar culture
Must-Have
- 2+ years bartending at a cocktail-forward bar or full-service restaurant
- Deep spirits knowledge can speak to mezcal, bourbon, gin, amaro without prompting
- Speed without sloppiness: can run 4+ ticket cocktails without losing quality
- Basic wine vocabulary and pairing instinct
- 21+, Valid MAST permit
Nice to Have
- Experience building seasonal cocktail menus
- Natural wine familiarity
- USBG membership or spirits certifications