Bar Prep Cook

Viridian; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridian in Uptown Oakland seeks a prep cook focused on the beverage program to batch cocktails, prepare syrups and garnishes, and support a culinary-driven bar program. This daytime role offers nights free and positions you as a core member of the beverage team.

1+ year experience preferred, with training available. You’ll monitor stock, assemble ordering lists, and ensure par levels are met for smooth service.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience preferred, but training available
• Experience with cocktail prep is a plus
• Able to batch cocktails and manage beverage inventory

Responsibilities

• Batches cocktails to be used throughout the week
• Prepares list of products to order when shortages are noticed
• Takes inventory of cocktail stock and maintains par levels before service
• Prepares syrups, garnishes, juices, and other ingredients for the beverage program
• Cleans up after preparing cocktail ingredients
• Keeps a technique-driven, culinary-influenced beverage program ahead of standard prep chef roles

Skills

Beverage prep

Inventory management

Stock ordering

Garnish preparation

Job description

Viridian is a craft cocktail bar in Uptown Oakland that features seasonal desserts and small dishes inspired by the Asian American experience. Viridian opened in February 2020 to an overwhelming response from both media outlets and the Bay Area community. We have been highlighted in Eater SF, SF Chronicle, Berkeleyside, 7x7, The Infatuation SF, Mercury, SF Gate, and many other well-known publications. In 2020, Viridian became a Tales of the Cocktail Honoree for Best New Bar on the West Coast.

1+ years of experience preferable, but willing to train

Unique position for a prep cook to prepare our beverage program (not our food program)

Batches cocktails to be used throughout the week

Prepares list of products to order, should they notice shortage

Takes inventory of cocktail stock and ensures par levels are met before service

Prepares syrups, garnishes, juices, and other ingredients necessary for beverage program

Cleans up after themselves as they prepare cocktail ingredients

Technique and culinary-driven bar program perfect for those wanting something more interesting than the average prep chef job

Great daytime position for those who need nights free

Valued backbone of our beverage team