Bartender/Server

Job Overview

The Reading Room is seeking passionate, customer-focused individuals with intermediate hospitality and serving experience to join our team. Our employees play a key role in creating an inviting and enriching atmosphere for our guests by providing exceptional service, preparing high-quality beverages, and curating personalized book recommendations. If you have a love for books, hospitality experience, and a knack for creating memorable experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming environment for guests and ensure a high level of customer service.
• Take orders and deliver beverages and light food items to tables.
• Maintain a clean and organized service area, including tables, bar, and preparation stations.
• Stay informed on literary trends and new releases.

Beverage Preparation

• Prepare and serve beverages such cocktails, mocktails, coffee, tea, and specialty drinks.

General Operations and Maintenance

• Handle transactions through the POS system, including sales of books, beverages, and merchandise.
• Assist in organizing and restocking book displays.
• Follow health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move for extended periods (up to 5–8 hours per shift).
• Ability to lift, carry, and shelve boxes of books or inventory items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and handling of materials.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Prior experience in customer service, hospitality, bartending, or café operations preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers and team members.
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills.
• Barista and/or bartending experience is a plus (training available for the right candidate).
• Familiarity with food handling and safety regulations. Food Handler and/or Food Manager certifications (SafeServ, etc.) preferred.

Why Join The Reading Room?

• Work in a dynamic and literary-inspired environment.
• Be part of a team that values creativity, customer engagement, and community.
• Opportunity to expand your literary knowledge and hospitality skills.
• Competitive hourly wage, plus tips.

At The Reading Room , we are committed to establishing a supportive and welcoming workplace environment where bias is acknowledged and overcome and where all associates feel welcomed and supported. We value and develop people from all backgrounds and, experiences, leading us to better serve our guests, associates, and community.

The Reading Room is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Shift:

Day shift

Night shift

In-person, onsite

Monday to Sunday

If you're passionate about books, coffee, cocktails, and creating a one-of-a-kind customer experience, we encourage you to apply and become part of The Reading Room team!

Pay: Starting at $15 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift
• Night Shift

Ability to Commute:

• Omaha, NE 68102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Omaha, NE 68102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Omaha, NE 68102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Omaha, NE 68102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person