Bartender

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Food & dining discounts

Wellness resources

Partial medical membership (first year

Full medical benefits after 12 months

Eligibility-based benefits

Job summary

Goode Company in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced bartender to bring Texas hospitality to the bar. You will craft cocktails, pour beer and wine, and ensure guests enjoy a memorable visit, and maintaining high standards of presentation and service that reflect Goode Company's legendary hospitality.

You will engage guests, suggest beverage pairings, verify ages, and maintain a clean, organized bar while coordinating with kitchen and service staff to keep the service flowing.

Qualifications

• Bartending experience in a full-service or high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and responsible service.
• Strong guest communication, accuracy, speed, cleanliness, and composure.
• Food Handler and TABC Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and consistently.
• Engage guests, recommend beverages and food, and communicate ingredients and preparation clearly.
• Verify age and follow responsible alcohol-service requirements without exception.
• Maintain bar cleanliness, organization, pars, product rotation, and security.
• Enter orders and process checks and payments accurately.
• Coordinate with barbacks, servers, culinary teams, and managers to maintain service flow.

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktails knowledge

Guest communication

Food Handler/TABC Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: [KC4] Kitchen & Cantina - River Oaks - Houston, TX 77019

Job Category: FOH/Beverage

About the Employer Brand

At Goode Company, food is how we tell the story of Texas—its people, places, traditions, and hospitality. Since 1977, our restaurants have been built around honest cooking, genuine connection, and the belief that every guest should feel welcomed and well cared for.

The Role

At Goode Company, every drink comes with a story. Our Bartenders combine expert beverage knowledge, Texas-sized hospitality, and attention to detail to create an experience guests can't wait to come back for. From perfectly poured cocktails to genuine conversations across the bar, they play a key role in bringing our legendary hospitality to life.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages accurately and consistently.
• Engage guests, recommend beverages and food, and communicate ingredients and preparation clearly.
• Verify age and follow responsible alcohol-service requirements without exception.
• Maintain bar cleanliness, organization, pars, product rotation, and security.
• Enter orders and process checks and payments accurately.
• Coordinate with barbacks, servers, culinary teams, and managers to maintain service flow.

Benefits & Perks

• Weekly payroll.
• Team member food and dining discounts.
• Access to wellness resources and support services.
• Part-time medical membership with preventive and diagnostic coverage during the first year, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Eligibility for full medical benefits after 12 months of consistent full-time hours, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bartending experience in a full-service or high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and responsible service.
• Strong guest communication, accuracy, speed, cleanliness, and composure.
• Food Handler and TABC Certification

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the restaurant shift.
• Frequently bend, reach, carry, and move through active guest and service areas.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance when needed.
• Work around food, beverages, cleaning products, noise, and changing temperatures.
• Maintain availability for a varied schedule that may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.