Job 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
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