Why Join MadTree as a Bartender?

Join our team at MadTree where you’ll excel at balancing the art and science of craft beverages. The Bartender will provide warm and welcoming customer service in all interactions, acting as a knowledgeable guide who goes the extra mile to make the customer experience memorable and safe. They will be an avid MadTree ambassador who lives the behaviors – Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck.

Total Rewards & Benefits:

 ✓ Transparent compensation — $5.50 + tips
✓ 401(k) — save for what’s next and help build your future
✓ FREE mental health support — 8 in-person/video sessions + unlimited text-based therapy
✓ Paid volunteer time annually + company-wide Community Impact Day
✓ Enjoy what we create — Team member discounts plus regular gift cards for MadTree food, beverages, and merch
✓ Continued growth — Cross-training opportunities across hospitality operations
✓ Nature-inspired workspaces — Designed to connect people to nature and each other
✓ Face-to-face humanity — Real human connection, not screen isolation
✓ A team that gives a f*ck — People who are passionate and genuinely care

About MadTree

Founded in 2013, MadTree is an award-winning brewery that’s rooted in Cincinnati and planted in purpose. Driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - build a business dedicated to doing good, MadTree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. MadTree is a B Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits. MadTree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community. They put purpose in every pour, and raise a glass to doing things differently.

About Alcove OTR

Alcove - OTR is the first evolution of the MadTree hospitality experience; a space intentionally designed to connect people to nature and each other in the heart of Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.

Located in one of Cincinnati’s most historic and storied German beer halls, Alcove - OTR lives inside a building that was beautifully restored in 2022 and thoughtfully reimagined for a new generation of gathering and hospitality. The LEED-certified space blends approachable dining with warm hospitality, thoughtful design, and a nature-inspired atmosphere that feels both elevated and inviting. Complete with more than 2,500 live plants, stunning living walls, patio space, and our signature greenhouse bar, the space blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors while creating a nook of nature in the middle of the city. 

As the foundation of the Alcove concept, the space carries forward our commitment to crafted food and beverage offerings, immersive hospitality, and experiences that feel memorable without feeling pretentious. Alcove - OTR is a living expression of who we are as a company and the experiences we aspire to create every single day.

We are MadTree. Rooted in Cincy. Planted in Purpose.

MadTree is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that is rooted in Cincy and planted in purpose. We offer a competitive compensation package plus great benefits like subsidized health insurance, free mental health support, a retirement plan with a match, paid time off, and many other great perks.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Bartender creates memorable beverage experiences that exceed guest expectations while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. As a key member of our bar and service team, they craft thoughtful drinks and genuine connections that bring people together. They will be an avid MadTree ambassador who lives the behaviors Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck. 

LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH

STATUS: Part-Time, Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Assistant General Manager

SHIFTS: Must have availability (at least two of the days) Friday, Saturday, Sunday with availability on Sunday (AM/PM) preferred.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $5.50 + tips

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support bar and restaurant operations by executing functions in accordance with MadTree Alcove standards, guest expectations, and event specifications.
• Responsible for setup and clean-up of the bar area.
• Beverage service and housekeeping throughout shifts.
• Food preparation for cocktail garnishes as needed.
• Monitor and stock all supplies and product inventory behind the bar.
• Monitor guests’ alcohol consumption to ensure a safe experience.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a consultant to guests to educate and help them select beverages.
• Work as a team player to ensure each customer receives the best service possible and contribute to a goal of 100% customer satisfaction.
• Help with service not limited to, polishing glassware and silverware, running food, bussing tables, and keeping the restaurant clean as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Spend time volunteering (paid) for MadTree Impact initiatives with excitement, encouraging your teammates to do the same.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

• Experience in a high-volume bar and/or restaurant is strongly preferred.
• Elevated knowledge of craft beer, wine, and spirits; familiarity with standard drink recipes.
• Comfort with working independently, multitasking, and maintaining efficiency and productivity with the ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Food Passion: Demonstrates enthusiasm for cooking and food preparation.
• Quality Focus: Maintains high standards in food preparation and presentation.
• Team Player: Works effectively in a collaborative kitchen environment.
• Organization Master: Maintains clean, efficient work areas.
• Recipe Expert: Follows standardized recipes and portions accurately.
• Multi-tasker: Handles multiple orders while maintaining quality.
• Communication Pro: Coordinates effectively with kitchen, service teams, and leadership, facilitating clear communication channels across all organizational levels.
• Safety Champion: Ensures adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Time Management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks during service periods.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work environment is usually that of a bar and restaurant.
• The employee occasionally works near hazardous materials.
• The employee works occasionally on wet floors and with wet