Bartender

José Andrés Group; Culver City, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Pet insurance

Food discount

Flexible scheduling

Education assistance

Career growth

Job summary

José Andrés Group in Culver City is seeking a passionate bartender to deliver authentic hospitality. You will craft handmade cocktails, manage bar operations, and ensure flawless guest experiences while collaborating with front‑ and back‑of‑house teams.

You will describe menu items and suggest beverage pairings, participate in cocktail R&D, and maintain service standards during busy periods. A solid knowledge of beer, wine and spirits is required, with regional wine knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper table settings and service procedures.
• Ability to work in a team and stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Flexibility to stand and move during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide authentic hospitality with a friendly, enthusiastic service.
• Oversee bar operations including cash drawer and POS.
• Prepare and present cocktails with attention to flavor and presentation.
• Describe dishes and beverages and suggest pairings.
• Participate in cocktail R&D and menu development.
• Maintain service standards during peak hours.
• Show knowledge of beer, wine and spirits; wine knowledge a plus.

Skills

Customer service

Cocktail knowledge

POS/Cash handling

Teamwork

Food & beverage knowledge

Tools

POS system

POS terminal

Job description

Description

José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between.

What we would like from you:

• Exceed guests’ expectations by providing an authentic, friendly, enthusiastic, professional culinary and beverage experience paired with impeccable service and a genuine sense of hospitality.
• Maintain and oversee all aspects of the bar including a cash drawer/POS system, customer consumption and support of your front of house and back of house teammates.
• Precisely prepare and execute an exciting menu of handmade cocktails.
• A passion for continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active and innovative approach to expanding your knowledge of food and beverage.
• Ability to articulate an appealing description of every item we offer. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods as well as suggestive beverage pairings.
• Participates in the R&D part of cocktails creations with the team!
• Ability to maintain expected steps of service during high volume peak hours.
• At least an intermediate understanding of beer, wine, and spirits is required.
• A knowledge of Greek, Lebanese and Turkish wines is a plus!

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement opportunities

Requirements

• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Thorough knowledge of menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

José Andrés Group restaurants span across America including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago and of course Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept, and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food.