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Bartender / Mixologist

Straits Restaurant
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2025
Bartenders are responsible for positive guest interaction while accurately mixing and serving beverages to guests and servers in a friendly and efficient manner.
At all times, bartenders are expected to be attentive to the guests’ needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

Bartender Responsibilities may include:
  • Greet guests, take beverage orders from the servers or directly from guests.
  • Mix drinks, cocktails and other bar beverages as ordered.
  • Check identification of guests to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
  • Handle an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures
  • Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts
  • Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for mixing beverages and serving guests, prepare inventory
  • Serve snacks or food items to guests seated at the bar where appropriate.
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and promotions.
Prior experience as Bartender, barman, mixologist, bar back is very helpful to the success at this job

Requirements/Responsibilities

Bartender / Mixologist Requirements:
  • Previous bartending experience / training
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Positive interpersonal skills – be a good listener
  • The ability to multi task and work well in a high volume work environment
  • Fluent in English and proficiency in other languages is a plus
  • Must have valid or be able obtain a food handler card in first 30 days
Prior experience as Bartender, barman, mixologist, bar back is very helpful to the success at this job

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