Bartender

Toca Madera Houston TX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Toca Madera in Houston seeks an experienced bartender to deliver elevated, hospitality-driven beverage service and execute a defined cocktail program with precision. You will independently manage bar service for shifts, craft cocktails to specification, maintain cleanliness, and coordinate with servers to ensure smooth flow during busy periods.

This role requires strong knowledge of spirits and cocktails, ability to stand long hours and lift up to 35 lbs, and a flexible schedule including nights

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent bartending experience in a full-service, high-volume dining environment.
• Ability to execute a structured cocktail program without hands-on training.
• Strong working knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and bar techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency, accuracy, and speed.
• Professional appearance and hospitality-forward mindset.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of assigned shifts and lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high levels of polished, professional guest service while maintaining a safe and well-controlled bar environment.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization and sanitation of the bar area in accordance with company standards and local health department requirements
• Work efficiently and with urgency to ensure timely beverage service for both bar guests and the dining room during high-volume service periods
• Serve as a primary point of communication between the bar team and Servers, Bussers, and Runners to support coordinated service flow.
• Complete all opening, closing, and side work duties independently according to established procedures and ensure standards are consistently met
• Ensure all products are used accurately, responsibly, and consistently in alignment with the Beverage Director’s specifications and approved menu guidelines
• Maintain proper back bar and well setup, including correct placement, organization, and labeling of spirits
• Prepare cocktails using precise measurement and proper techniques to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Ensure all prep items are prepared correctly, labeled, dated and stocked for service
• Build professional guest facing rapport that enhances the bar experience while maintaining efficiency and service standards.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Credit card processing

Job description

Toca Madera is an experience for all your senses. The Mexican-inspired steakhouse brings bold flavors, premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere together to create unforgettable nights. The menu highlights elevated interpretations of Mexican classics, crafted with a commitment to sustainable and organic sourcing that enhances every dish.
With locations in Scottsdale, Houston, Las Vegas, and Miami coming soon, Toca Madera continues to define indulgent, sensory-driven dining with impeccable flavor and vibrant energy.

Job Summary

The Bartender is responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality and hospitality driven beverage service in an elevated diningenvironment. This role is ideal for an experienced bartender with strongtechnical skills who values precision, consistency, and hospitality, and takespride in executing a well-defined cocktail program.

As a Bartender, you are expected to independently manage bar service for assignedshifts, providing attentive service to bar guests while efficiently preparingbeverage orders for the dining room. This position requires the ability toexecute beverage service with minimal supervision, following establishedrecipes and specifications to ensure consistency across all locations whilemaintaining proper cash handling, alcohol service, and inventory controlstandards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high levels of polished,professional guest service while maintaining a safe and well-controlled barenvironment, including identifying and confidently addressing disruptivebehavior.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization andsanitation of the bar area in accordance with company standards and localhealth department requirements
• Work efficiently and with urgency to ensuretimely beverage service for both bar guests and the dining room duringhigh-volume service periods
• Serve as a primary point of communicationbetween the bar team and Servers, Bussers, and Runners to support coordinatedservice flow.
• Complete all opening, closing, and side workduties independently according to established procedures and ensure standardsare consistently met
• Ensure all products are used accurately,responsibly, and consistently in alignment with the Beverage Director’sspecifications and approved menu guidelines
• Maintain proper back bar and well setup,including correct placement, organization, and labeling of spirits
• Prepare cocktails using precise measurement andproper techniques to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Ensure all prep items are prepared correctly,labeled, dated and stocked for service
• Build professional guest facing rapport thatenhances the bar experience while maintaining efficiency and service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent bartendingexperience in a full-service, high-volume dining environment
• Demonstrated ability to execute a structuredcocktail program without hands-on training
• Strong working knowledge of classic cocktails,spirits, wine, and bar techniques
• Ability to manage multiple prioritiesindependently in a fast-paced setting
• Strong attention to detail and commitment toconsistency, accuracy, and speed
• Professional appearance and hospitality-forwardmindset
• Availability to work nights, weekends, andholidays
• Must be able to stand for the duration ofassigned shifts and lift up to 35 lbs

We are anEqual Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regardto race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, orgender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law.

If yourequire a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interviewprocess, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. We arecommitted to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicablelaw.

Compensation: To be discussed