At The Black Salt, we align with the pagan community through various events and products including speciality craft cocktails paired with ritual processes. We are looking for a talented, experienced, and knowledgeable person that has a passion for cocktail culture. We pride ourselves on giving clients an upscale experience while being inclusive. Attentiveness and grace is as important as a drive to learn and create new things.

You must have recent previous work experience in high end bartending and service industry. The right candidate will be able to contribute ideas and receive recognition for creating cocktails, ritual spell processes, or helping with special event organization. The ability to multi-task, perform under pressure while (at times) serving high volume, and understand the nuances of spell rituals and the metaphysical purposes of ingredients is integral to the position.

Responsibilities:

• Excellent mixology skills for speciality craft cocktails.

• High standard for cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance.

• Firm understanding of guest and alcohol safety.

• Knowledgeable and capable of precisely executing specialty craft drink menu. Jigger Pouring. Menu rotates on a monthly basis - ability to change and adapt.

• Confident knife skills for preparing garnishes.

• In-depth product knowledge, including ritual processes, flavor profiles, ingredient properties, and prices.

• Enthusiastically demonstrate and recommend items.

• Ability to explain ritual processes and how they work.

• Ability to make pour over coffee, teas, and non-alcohalic beverages. (will train)

• Have personable interactions with guests that provide them with highly inclusive experience. Sharing information and catering to any needs.

• Handle customer complaints in a calm and professional manner while working to resolve any issues.

• Communicate and take direction from owner and management.

• Consistently and genuinely help shape a positive environment for staff and guests.

• Quickly and accurately ring in orders on POS system, process payments, maintain accurate drawer amount. Handheld card readers.

• Track, stock, and maintain inventory of all products.

• Cleaning bar, restroom, and floor areas during service by washing glassware, bussing and sanitizing as needed.

• Quickly and throughly complete opening and closing duties each shift.

• Follow all policies and processes of the company.

• Current certification in an alcohol safety such as TIPS training.

Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Personable attitude towards the general public.

• Memorization of recipes and processes, ability to describe the ingredients and rituals.

• Fast and extremely precise preparation of craft cocktails.

• Adept at tracking inventory.

• The ability to handle and carry dishware and glassware safely.

• The ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands for your time and attention.

• Proficiency with Square software and hardware (will train upon hiring)

• Personal enthusiasm about our products and services.

• Ability to remain calm in chaotic and busy environment, or ability to remain busy during slow shifts.

• Ability to work alone for long periods of time and late at night.

• Must be able to carry 50 lbs up and down stairs. Stand on feet for long periods of time.

Questions (please message to The Black Salt account on Facebook or Instagram along with your introduction):

• Why are you interested in working at The Black Salt?

• What skills, experiences, or interests do you have in paganism, witchcraft, or similar?

• What are your favorite ingredients to work with?

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Paid training

Compensation:

• Competitive Hourly plus Tips.

Shift:

• 10 hour shift

• 8 hour shift

• Evening shift

• Night shift

Experience:

• Craft Cocktail Bartending: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• TIPS Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hamtramck, MI 48212 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Welcome to The Black Salt where witchcraft meets craft cocktails. We are looking for a critical support person to join our team as barback. This is the perfect job for experienced bartenders who love the craft but are looking to find more meaning in their work OR aspiring bartenders who want to learn about intentional use of ingredients as well as inventory management skills.

As a member of our team, you will be learning not just bar related information, but metaphysical and ritual processes as well. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge through the information we provide and through guest interactions. Understanding holistic approaches to consciousness is at the core of the brand and the services we provide.

Responsibilities

• Supporting bar team with diligent and fastidious management of operations.

• Warmly greeting and engaging with guests while prioritizing work responsibilities.

• Smoothly handling intricate glassware and bar tools through washing, polishing, and stocking.

• Consciously anticipating needs as they arise and jumping ahead to make sure they are met seamlessly to ensure smooth service.

• Ethical responsibility towards products to assure they are properly used - not wasted. Dating, labeling, following guidelines to rotate and store products properly to ensure their longevity and shelf life through service.

• Stocking: Syrups, Juices, Tea, Coffee, Garnishes, Liquor, Bottled and Canned Beverages, Food (bar snacks), Candles, Water, Ice, and anything else relative to the current menu.

• Tracking inventory: notifying management well in advance when stock is low so backup can be provided.

• Cutting garnishes using knives. Knowing how to sharpen and use a knife for cutting intricate garnishes.

• Learning POS system to assist with closing checks or ringing in items.

• Learning the menu including ritual processes and metaphysical properties of ingredients so to answer guests questions. Graciously informing guests that bartender will answer questions in depth if you do not have proper information to assist.

• Serving water to guests when they arrive. Running food or beverages to tables for bartenders when necessary.

• Clearing tables during service and after service. Cleaning tables and chairs thoroughly. Resetting tables for next seating.

• Monitoring and retrieving cocktail alters and spell kits when guest is done with their use.

• Resetting spell kits: removing used items, cleaning altars, resetting tools as guided in presentable arrangement.

• Assisting bartenders with setting up and breaking down the bar.

• Impeccable standard for cleanliness. Assisting with all closing duties including but not limited to cleaning floors and bathrooms, wiping down all surfaces, taking out trash and recycling, cleaning out refrigerators, any any other required tasks.

Skills and Experience

• At least 3 years recent experience at a high volume or craft cocktail bar in a similar position.

• Ability to work in tight spaces, smoothly navigating fast moving gestures, deferring space to bartenders or guests while maintaining course to perform duties (like dancing.)

• Ability to lift 40 lbs and carry up and down stairs.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure.

• Time management and punctuality. (Strict late and no-show policy)

• Clear and kind communication skills.

• Highly organized. Great memory. Ability to make lists. Clearly follow directions.

• Clean, neat appearance and willingness to follow dress code.

• Weekend (Friday and Saturday) and late night availability (6 pm - 3 am) is required to qualify for the position.

• Must be 21 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.

• Reliable transportation.

Compensation: $15 - $25 per hour (hourly plus tip pool)

We have a firm no-call no-show policy of termination after one occurrence. All employees are expected to show up for work on time, and ready to perform their responsibilities. This is a small, female owned business. As a team, we support each other in every way possible. We take care of our team, but also require commitment and responsibility. Please consider this when applying for a position at this business.