Bartender

Wild Goose Tavern; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A lively restaurant in Costa Mesa is seeking an experienced Bartender. The ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, be organized, and exhibit a passion for guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include mixing traditional and creative cocktails, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring a positive atmosphere. Applicants must be over 21 years old and have a minimum of 3 years of bartending experience. Join us to create exceptional experiences for our guests!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of bartending experience.
• Knowledge of craft cocktails and craft beer.
• Must obtain Responsible Beverage Service Training certification.
• Must obtain a CA Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and sanitation requirements.
• Verify identification of guests.
• Mix cocktails appropriately.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
• Open and maintain tabs; process payments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Knowledge of cocktails

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Bartender

We are looking for skilled, highly passionate and experienced Bartenders. Qualified applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and understand and appreciate the importance of putting the guest first while working in a high volume location. You must be organized, calm, friendly, and embrace a philosophy of enlightened hospitality to go above and beyond to make sure customers have exceptional experiences to help create regulars with every interaction. Open availability strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to maintain safety and sanitation requirements as per Health Department and Restaurant standards.
• Verify identification and age requirements of guests
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails
• Maintain a positive atmosphere while building a rapport with guests to create regulars with each interaction
• Make suggestions based on guests taste and preferences
• Open and maintain tabs throughout the shift; process payment from guests
• Ensure kegs are functioning; restock liquor and keep the liquor room and beer cooler clean and organized during shift.
• Complete opening side work duties to ensure that the bar is set up and ready for the shift. Complete closing side work and ensure that all bar items are stocked, bar area is clean, and glassware is restocked

Qualifications:

• Be over 21 years old
• Possess a minimum of 3 or more years bartending
• Have craft cocktail and craft beer knowledge
• Must have or be able to obtain Alcohol Beverage Control Responsible Beverage Service Training certification
• Must have or be able to obtain a CA Food Handlers Certificate
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Complete our short application today!