Bartender

Kobe Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team meals

Employee perks

Job summary

Kobe Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse in Central Florida seeks a friendly, service-minded Bartender to join our lively teppanyaki dining team. You will craft cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, manage bar stocks, and support a fast-paced service staff to deliver great guest experiences.

We value teamwork, integrity, and hard work, and offer competitive pay, team meals, and employee perks. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is preferred to keep our bar buzzing during peak times.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience preferred; strong guest service mindset.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately.
• Engage guests with friendly, professional bar service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar.
• Process guest payments and manage bar transactions.
• Support the service team during busy shifts.
• Follow all alcohol service and food safety regulations.

Skills

Integrity

Teamwork

Hardwork

Respect

Positive attitude

Job description

Kobe Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse is a Central Florida dining destination known for its lively, high-energy, teppanyaki-style experience for over 40 years. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Hardwork, we are looking for service-minded individuals who thrive on supporting others and creating great guest experiences. Join our team and be part of a long-standing tradition of hospitality and success.

Why Join the Kobe Team?

• Work in a high-energy, guest-centered environment
• Be part of a long-standing, locally loved restaurant brand
• Opportunities for growth and cross-training
• Competitive pay, team meals, and employee perks

As a Bartender, you will be responsible for the full operation of the bar and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. This position focuses on the accurate mixing and serving of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, efficient bar maintenance, upselling, and prioritizing drink orders for the service team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages accurately
• Engage guests with friendly, professional bar service
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar
• Process guest payments and manage bar transactions
• Support the service team during busy shifts
• Follow all alcohol service and food safety regulations

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrates integrity, teamwork, hardwork, respect, and a positive attitude
• Able to communicate clearly and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain in a stationary position and/or move about the workspace for extended periods.
• Must be able to frequently move and position equipment or materials weighing up to 15 lbs and reach or adjust items at various heights.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred