Bartender / Mixologist

Sava’s | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Sava’s is looking for an experienced, energetic Bartender / Mixologist to join our team in downtown Ann Arbor.

We are a high-volume restaurant built around great hospitality, strong teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We are looking for bartenders who can do more than make a great cocktail. We want people who genuinely enjoy connecting with guests, take pride in their craft, and understand that a strong bar is built by a strong team.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working behind the bar in a high-volume restaurant or bar environment
• Strong cocktail, spirits, beer, and wine knowledge
• A genuine passion for hospitality and connecting with guests
• Ability to stay organized, positive, and efficient during high-volume service
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to jump in and help teammates wherever needed
• Attention to cleanliness, preparation, consistency, and presentation
• Ability to follow recipes and execute cocktails consistently
• Interest in continuing to learn about cocktails, spirits, wine, and hospitality
• Previous serving experience is a plus

What Success Looks Like at Sava’s

Our best bartenders understand that the job is not just about what happens behind the bar.

You are welcoming guests, building relationships, anticipating needs, supporting the service team, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and helping create the energy of the restaurant.

We move fast, we communicate, and we help each other.

We are looking for someone who can handle volume without sacrificing hospitality, quality, or teamwork.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages accurately and efficiently
• Provide warm, knowledgeable, and engaging service to bar guests
• Build relationships with regulars and create memorable experiences for new guests
• Maintain strong knowledge of our cocktail, wine, beer, food, and spirits programs
• Complete bar preparation, stocking, cleaning, and closing responsibilities
• Work closely with servers, support staff, managers, and the culinary team
• Maintain quality and consistency during both slower periods and high-volume rushes
• Contribute to a positive, professional, team-first culture
• Continue developing your knowledge and skills as a bartender and hospitality professional

Open Interviews Every Monday

We host open interviews every Monday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Sava’s Ann Arbor.

Bring your resume and dress to impress.

No appointment is necessary. Come in, introduce yourself, and meet our team.

Know another great bartender? Invite them to come with you. We are always looking to connect with talented hospitality professionals who love great drinks, great people, and high-volume service.

Who Will Thrive Here

You’ll do well at Sava’s if you are someone who loves being busy, enjoys people, takes pride in your work, and believes that great hospitality is a team sport.

We want bartenders who are confident without ego, dependable, curious, coachable, and ready to contribute.

If you love great drinks, high-volume service, connecting with guests, and working alongside a team that wants to continue getting better, we’d love to meet you.

Join Sava’s and help us create exceptional hospitality, one guest and one shift at a time.