Bartender

Stonebridge; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition aid

Job summary

Stonebridge in Aliso Viejo, California, is seeking a motivated bartender who will assist guests in a service-oriented manner. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, cash handling, and thorough knowledge of beverage preparation and service protocols.

The starting hourly rate is $19.00, with responsibilities including maintaining thorough cleanliness of the bar and ensuring high customer satisfaction. Candidates should ideally have a high school diploma or GED and prior bartending experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one year of bartending experience preferred.
• Completion of alcohol serving class necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist all guests in a courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Perform cashier duties ensuring quality service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Knowledge of beverages

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bartending experience

Job description

City, State

Aliso Viejo, California

Starting Pay

Starting hourly rate $19.00

Responsibilities

• Assist and approach all guests in a sincere, courteous and service-oriented manner, and wherever possible goes the extra mile to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Learn guest’s name and use them to address them. Remember regular guest’s favorite drinks.
• Perform cashier duties following both Stonebridge Companies and the Franchise standards, while ensuring quality service and guest satisfaction.
• Thoroughly and correctly set up the bar prior to opening; ensure bar is clean before and at the end of shift according to operational policies and standards for guest comfort and satisfaction.
• Complete necessary side‑work as per schedule, including stocking and organizing all liquor, juices, glassware, paper, wines, cut fruit, etc.
• Be knowledgeable about all menu items and beverages served, their garnish, contents and preparation methods. Answer guest questions regarding such with confidence and accuracy.
• Utilize suggestive selling techniques to increase check averages.
• Complete and maintain up-to-date alcohol serving class, such as TIPS or other state approved classes.
• Adhere to all local and national liquor laws.
• Check guest order prior to serving to ensure appearance, temperature and portions are correct.
• Assist in maintaining beverage cost by reducing unnecessary waste.
• Track inventory at all times and requisition daily supplies as needed to ensure efficient operations.
• Take orders accurately and follow proper cashiering functions by completing/closing guest checks and submitting information into POS system.
• Follow prescribed procedures in serving liquor.
• Be knowledgeable about the computer system to handle all guest transactions.
• Pre‑buss and buss all tables per standards and prepare for future customers.
• Attend meetings/training as required by management.
• Be of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages, according to local state laws.
• Maintain regular attendance, be consistently on time, and observe prescribed work, break and meal periods in compliance with standards.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the dress code.
• Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Desired Competencies, Work Skills, and Knowledge

High Quality of Work

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Provides the best possible service to clients and customers.

Productivity Standards

• Meets or exceeds productivity standards.
• Produces adequate volume of work efficiently in a specific time.

Customer Service Skills

• Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Demonstrates desire and ability to provide high quality service to both internal and external customers.
• Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Initiative

• Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Includes appropriate people in decision‑making.

Accountability

• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Performs work with little or no supervision; works independently.
• Can be relied upon regarding task completion and follow up.

Education and Experience Requirements

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred. Completion of Bartender's school or course preferred. Minimum of one year of bartending experience preferred. Must complete and maintain up-to-date alcohol serving class, such as TIPS or other state approved classes.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to interpret and perform basic math functions.
• Ability to interpret and perform basic computer and POS system functions.

Work Environment

Most work is conducted in an environment with temperature control and natural and artificial light. There could be frequent exposure to the outdoors.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position’s requirements. All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-06-17.

Benefits

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

Legal Statement

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.