Steakhouse Bartender

Steakhouse Bartender - Edgewater Dining - Idaho Based, Steak Driven.

At Edgewater Dining we are seeking an experienced, personable Steakhouse Bartender to deliver attentive beverage service in an upscale, fast-paced dining environment. The ideal candidate has strong cocktail, wine, and spirits knowledge, takes pride in presentation, and creates memorable guest experiences through thoughtful recommendations and genuine hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve classic cocktails, signature drinks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Welcome guests, take orders accurately, and provide friendly, professional service throughout their visit.
• Recommend cocktails, spirits, and wines that complement steakhouse menu items and match guest preferences.
• Verify identification, follow legal drinking-age requirements, and practice responsible alcohol service.
• Monitor guest consumption and appropriately refuse or discontinue alcohol service when necessary.
• Enter orders, process payments, and manage guest checks accurately using the point-of-sale system.
• Coordinate with servers, barbacks, hosts, and kitchen staff to ensure timely beverage and food service.
• Prepare garnishes, mixers, syrups, and other bar ingredients before and during service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary, and fully stocked bar throughout each shift.
• Monitor inventory, rotate products, minimize waste, and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including restocking, cleaning, cash reconciliation, and inventory checks.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, workplace-safety, and alcohol-service regulations.
• Assist with private dining, special events, and other restaurant duties as needed.

Qualifications

• At least two years of bartending experience preferred; upscale restaurant or steakhouse experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, premium spirits, beer, and wine.
• Familiarity with wine service, steak and beverage pairings, glassware, garnishing, and proper pouring techniques.
• Excellent communication, hospitality, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm, accurate, and professional during high-volume service.
• Experience using restaurant point-of-sale systems and processing cash and credit-card transactions.
• Current responsible beverage-service and food-handler certifications, as required by local law.
• Must meet the minimum legal age required to serve alcohol.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry bar supplies, beverage cases, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around glassware, cleaning products, hot surfaces, and crowded service areas.

Preferred Attributes

• Warm, outgoing personality with a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and beverage presentation.
• Confidence making personalized drink and pairing recommendations.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and adaptable approach to service.
• Commitment to providing discreet, polished service in an upscale atmosphere.

Pay: $7.75 - $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $8 - $10