Bartenders craft an array of beverages – everything from lattes to cocktails and create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Essential Duties Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, provides exemplary service for guests, and provides accurate information about the menu, events, and the company.
• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests. Serve multiple guests at bar and via servers, take orders, handle monetary transactions, and follow up with guests for their needs. Ability to anticipate guests’ needs and act accordingly.
• Responsible for opening or closing the restaurant, ensuring security systems are in place. May be responsible for arranging furniture and setting tables for regular use, events, private reservations.
• Reviews inventory, anticipates needs, and reports inventory needs to management. May be responsible for ordering inventory and supplies.
• Complies with company policies and local, state, and federal laws.
• Maintains a sanitary working environment. May be required to wash glassware and other dishes, cleans bar area and other areas as required.
• Work collaboratively to create a positive community environment for guests and fellow employees.
• Attend regularly scheduled employee meetings and other meetings as required.
• May be required to take photos and assist with marketing needs.
• May be responsible for training and leading fellow employees. May be day-of contact for events and private reservations.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience as a barista, bartender, or similar role.
• Ability to perform all tasks and requirements of the job
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to effectively solve problems and multi-task in high-paced environments
• At least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a bartender in a high-volume full service bar and some experience as a barista.
• Successful completion of the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control’s LEAD Program, Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training, or similar program within the last 3 years is a plus
• Possession of a valid California Food Handler Card and/or First Aid/CPR is a plus.

Knowledge

• Knowledgeable about coffee, tea, beer, wine, liquor, and other beverages. Knowledgeable about preparation of such beverages. Knowledgeable about food and beverage pairings. When needed, educate and assist guests in ordering using this knowledge. Ability to meet requests regarding allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Working knowledge of coffeehouse, bar, and restaurant supplies and equipment operation such as, but not limited to: espresso machines, keg taps, soda guns, small dishwashers.
• Education directly related to the job is a plus.
• Understanding of Santa Cruz, especially of the local LGBTQ history and community, is a plus.

Language Skills

• Able to communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish, American Sign Language, or another language that is commonly used in the Santa Cruz area is a plus as it will help create an equitable experience for our guests.

Physical Demands

• This role often requires the ability to bend, squat, lift items that weigh up to 50 pounds, and stand for long periods.

Please apply at theneighborspub.org/jobs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Café
• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person