Mixologist - Yard Office Lounge

Location: The Yard Office Lounge – Cresson, PA

Status: Part-Time | Evenings (Thursday–Saturday), 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Compensation: $10.00/Hour + Tips

Reports To: Bar Manager

The Yard Office Lounge is a craft cocktail bar and small-plates lounge focused on intentional service, quality drinks, and a welcoming guest experience. We are looking for a friendly, energetic, and detail-oriented Mixologist and Server who can confidently handle both bar service and guest interaction on the floor.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, team-driven environment and takes pride in both hospitality and execution. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality with experience in food and beverage settings.

What You’ll Do

· Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages efficiently, accurately, and responsibly, including craft cocktails, beer, and wine

· Take and manage food orders in conjunction with the service assistant and lead bartender

· Take extra care to engage with guests, ensuring a memorable experience in a fast-paced environment while introducing our brand and events to travelers and regulars alike.

· Guide guests through the menu and make recommendations

· Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient bar

· Manage tabs, payments, and guest flow

· Work closely with the Service Support and Lead Bartender role to ensure smooth service

· Assist with basic food prep

· Handle cash transactions accurately, including cash handling and cashiering duties using POS system

· Monitor guest behavior to promote responsible service ensure guest safety and best experience

· Uphold all food and safety standards related to beverage preparation and serving

What We’re Looking For

· 1+ year REQUIRED Experience in bartending or serving (cocktail experience preferred)

· Strong communication and guest service skills

· Ability to multitask and stay composed during busy shifts

· Team-oriented mindset and willingness to support others

· Availability Thursday–Saturday evenings

Why This Role Matters

This role is the face of the guest experience. Your energy, attention to detail, and consistency directly shape how guests feel when they walk through the door.

The PropertyOpen since 1993, The Station Inn B&B has provided comfortable lodging and tasty breakfasts to rail enthusiasts from all over the world. Situated 150 feet from the busy Norfolk Southern main line, guests relax on our front porch to take in the rail action. History buffs and railfans alike visit this area to explore the famous Horseshoe Curve, the Gallitzin Tunnels, and the Altoona area. We aim to provide a homestyle, comfortable experience for all of our guests. The inn has 12 rooms that sleep up to about 35 people in total.

Opening to the public after a 20-year hiatus, the beloved Yard Office Lounge is located in the basement of the Inn. There, we offer classic cocktails, small plates, and sweets in a laid-back relaxing atmosphere in our 1905 speakeasy-style bar & lounge area that complements the “feel” and decor of The Inn. Yard Office’s original Men’s Bar looks today much as it did in 1904 when it opened. Its ornate ceiling, tile floor and mirrored cherry backbar are a delight to the eye.

Our vision is to create a destination that seamlessly complements the Inn's existing ambiance, offering both our overnight guests and the local community a unique, quirky, and slightly elevated experience focused on crafted cocktails and a menu of shareable plates and desserts. We are intentionally aiming to be a destination for early evening enjoyment and nightcaps, rather than a late-night bar or full-service restaurant.

Planned public operating hours are planned to be Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Over time, we will re-evaluate our opening hours, and consider additional hours such as Sunday Brunch or Wednesday nights.

Service Philosophy

Our Inn is somewhat of a hybrid of a train station, a hunting cabin, and your grandparents’ house when you were a kid. We are a quirky, eccentric, and thoroughly comfortable haven where the charm is in the details—and the simplicity of our service. We stick with our menus, schedules, and routines. We incorporate new ideas thoughtfully and slowly. This consistent approach allows our team to avoid the complexity of bespoke requests* and instead dedicate their full energy to creating a warm, convivial, unpretentious atmosphere that feels like coming home. We handle essential food allergies with care but stay true to our menu and schedule, ensuring every guest enjoys the signature Station Inn experience.

*Except cocktails. Those can be bespoke!

Pay: $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid training

Work Location: In person