Overview

The Bartender is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. They must be personable, professional, and able to work in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business needs.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $16.78. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Responsibilities

Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers and uniform standards.

Follow the bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.

Serve alcoholic beverages following all proper procedures for serving alcoholic drinks including state/federal regulations pertaining to the distribution of alcohol.

Responsible to learn or have knowledge of various beer, wine varieties & spirits available, and be able to learn to suggestively upsell products to guests.

Must pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.

Must check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

Must communicate a cut-off to a guest as required.

Listening and responding to any customer requests or concerns.

Bartenders are expected to de-escalate intoxicated guest situations. If a guest becomes confrontational, belligerent, or uses extreme profanity, the bartender may contact management or security as required.

Contact a management member if he/she is unable to resolve or make a decision beyond the scope of standard decision-making.

Request additional product or restock product as required

Ability to handle cash accurately is required. Employee is responsible for issued bank at his/her bar.

Maintains clean and sanitary workstation at all times. Ensures bar equipment is clean & well maintained.

Other duties as assigned such as set-up and breakdown of bar equipment as required and assisting with organization of the cooler.

Qualifications

2 years or more experience of full-service restaurant or bartender in a similar level of volume with craft/ classic cocktail program

MUST have RBS Alcohol Certificate that is required by State Law

MUST have CA Food Handlers Certificate that is required by State Law (specific for CA or LA County will ONLY be accepted)

Bartending school preferred.

Take pride in personal appearance; reporting to work in neat and clean clothing; maintaining well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by Company policy

Accurate cash handling skills

Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and long hours.

Must maintain excellent attendance.

Must have the ability to remain stationary for long periods of up to 4 hours in length; must be able to safely reach, bend, stop, and frequently lift up to 25lbs

Must have knowledge of various beers, wines, and spirits.

Must have knowledge of mixing and garnishing alcoholic drinks.

Knowledge of and ability to appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures.