Bartender

Manhattan Beach Post; Hermosa Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Beach Post in Hermosa Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Bartender/Mixologist to join our chef-driven team. You will craft hand-crafted cocktails and contribute to a vibrant guest experience.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years bartending in a chef-driven restaurant, a passion for hospitality, and a flexible schedule, including Sundays. Humility, integrity and relationship-building are valued traits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years bartending experience in a chef-driven restaurant.
• Knowledge of hand-crafted cocktails, beer, wine, and flavor balance.
• Strong hospitality mindset with guest-first service.

Responsibilities

• Craft hand-crafted cocktails and manage accurate recipe execution.
• Provide engaging, guest-focused service and relationship building.
• Maintain bar cleanliness, stock, and beverage quality to support service.

Skills

Bartending

Mixology

Guest service

Job description

Chef David LeFevre’s Manhattan Beach Post is an eclectic, chef-driven restaurant focusing on soulful food, engaging service, hand crafted cocktails and boutique wine selections. After opening in Manhattan Beach in April 2011, we are looking to recruit magnetic, passionate, experienced and motivated Bartenders/Mixologists to join our family.A qualified Bartender/Mixology Candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years bartending experience behind a bar focusing on hand crafted cocktails, micro-brewed beer and a nuanced wine program. A candidate should maintain that Guest interaction and service is FIRST among all things. He/She is a perfectionist and craftsman… skilled at building the perfect Sazerac or achieving perfect balance in a Hemmingway Daiquiri while still being able to be flexible and create a cocktail on the fly when a Guest asks for something with basil, gin, lemon juice and pink peppercorn that maintains impeccable flavor harmony. We expect the right candidate also to possess the same passion and knowledge in food as our qualified server candidates. Candidate’s for all positions will possess humility, respect and integrity.A flexible schedule is preferred – dinner hours and brunch availability is required. Sundays are a must for this position. Most of all, we are looking for individuals passionate about hospitality and relationship building. If you’re a bartender who believes in the integrity of a well constructed, hand-crafted/from-scratch made cocktail than you’re exactly what we’re looking for.A minimum of 2 years bartending in a chef-driven restaurant is preferred. Sunday availability is required.