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922 South Morton Street
Bloomington, IN, 47403
United States

812-202-6789

Cardinal Spirits is a craft distillery in Bloomington, Indiana that specializes in producing extraordinary spirits from local ingredients.  

Careers

We're hiring

Hello!
Thank you for your interest in joining the Cardinal Spirits team. Please apply for our open positions using the links below.

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Sales & marketing opportunities: none

Restaurant/Bar opportunities: Host | Barback | Server

Production opportunities: none

  • Cardinal Spirits provides equal employment opportunity to all people without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BARBACK

  • An opportunity at our Bloomington restaurant/bar. Weekend availability is a must, with additional opportunities to barback and prep.

Cardinal Spirits barbacks possess a strong work ethic, great listening skills, ability to prioritize tasks, friendliness, and efficiency. They take pride in providing excellent service and are curious and excited to learn more about the craft spirits industry and craft cocktails. 

As a barback you will be responsible for aiding the bartender during service while performing the following duties:

  • Cleaning dishware and washing bar tools 

  • Prepping cocktail ingredients and garnishes 

  • Keeping bar area clean and tidy

  • Interacting with bar guests and taking customer orders

  • Stocking bar items such as garnishes, syrups, sodas, ice, and towels

  • Anticipating bartenders needs, especially during rushes

  • Assisting bartenders with all other tasks as needed

Requirements:

  • Be at least 21 years of age and able to acquire a permit to serve alcohol in the State of Indiana

  • Possess some service industry experience (bar preferred but not required)

  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and certain holidays & IU events

Compensation:

  • $14/hr + tips

Cardinal Spirits is a craft distillery on the B-Line in Bloomington, focused on producing and selling the highest quality spirits, and creating memorable customer experiences. Local founders actively manage operations and produce spirits. Talented and experienced bar and service team ready to welcome their new colleagues. All applicants need to have a passion for delicious food and cocktails, too!

LINE COOK

  • This position is located in Bloomington, Indiana, at our distillery cocktail bar.

OVERVIEW

Cardinal Spirits is looking for a skilled, responsible line cook to join our team. We are Bloomington's first and only craft distillery and ferment, distill, and bottle all of our spirits on-site. It's our goal to provide the community with high-quality spirits and great cocktails at a reasonable price. Alongside our spirits and cocktails, we offer a delicious food menu to complement our one-of-a-kind craft cocktails and spirits.

WHY WORK FOR US:

● Work with great people in a professional environment that encourages growth and high standards.

● We will train and provide tools for success in all positions.

● We believe in promoting within our own restaurant, so there's great potential for growth.

● Constant education and support from the entire Cardinal Spirits team. We truly care about our people and invest in them.

JOB DETAILS:

The position will require the learning and understanding of standard cooking techniques as well as learning the general knowledge and understanding of the local Department of Health (DOH) food safety standards. With time, a kitchen worker should be able to read and follow recipes, improve company standards, and train new employees.

The position is full-time, but part-time candidates are welcome to apply in case other opportunities come up.

We’re committed to helping you learn and grow. Long-term goals are crucial to the success of this position. We want our team to be passionate and respectful. Finally, you should derive pleasure from providing great hospitality.

We are looking for someone with these qualities:

● Curious attitude to continue learning in the position

● Open availability and a career mentality

● Solid basic knife skills

● A culinary and/or beverage certificate/degree is *a plus*

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

● High School Diploma or Equivalent.

● 2 years of kitchen prep and or cooking experience.

● Able to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.

● Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

● Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 12 hours).

SERVER

  • This position is located in Bloomington, Indiana, at our distillery cocktail bar.

Currently seeking experienced server for weekday and weekend shifts. Pay starts at $10/hr plus tips.

You: You have a passion for people and illuminating for them what's behind each bottle, cocktail, and dish. You have several years experience as a server in a restaurant. Multi-tasking comes as second nature to you and you keep a cool head in a bustling work environment. You may not have an extensive knowledge of cocktailing, distillation, or casual-fine dining, but you are eager to learn. You function well in a team and supporting your coworkers is a high priority. You're the on the ground ambassador of all we do - you connect customers to our story through a memorable and meaningful dining experience.

Us: A craft distillery on the B-Line in Bloomington, focused on producing and selling highest quality spirits and creating memorable customer experiences. We make everything--our cocktails, food, and spirits--with fresh, raw ingredients. Our kitchen offers seasonally-inspired dishes made from scratch daily. We’re proud of what we make and foster a strong, team-oriented work culture.

HOST

  • This position is located at our cocktail bar at the distillery

    You: You have a passion for making people feel welcome and taken care of. You may not have an extensive knowledge of cocktailing, distillation, or casual-fine dining, but you are eager to learn and share your knowledge with our customers.  Multi-tasking comes as second nature to you and you keep a cool head in a bustling work environment. You function well in a team and supporting your coworkers is a high priority.

    You're the first and last face our customers see when they visit us, and that impression is important!