Bartender

Goode Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Food discounts for team

Wellness resources and support

Medical membership (part-time)

Full medical benefits after 12 months

Job summary

Goode Company in Houston, River Oaks, is seeking a bartender to craft cocktails, pour beer and wine, and deliver true Texas hospitality. You will engage guests, suggest beverages, and communicate ingredients clearly while maintaining bar cleanliness and order.

This role requires experience in a full-service or high-volume setting, plus valid Food Handler and TABC certifications. You will work with a great team to ensure smooth service across shifts and respond to guest needs with accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bartending experience in a full-service or high-volume environment.
• 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

Guest communication

Accuracy

Education

Food Handler certification

TABC Certification

Job description

# Bartender[KC4] Kitchen & Cantina - River Oaks - Houston, TX 77019## OverviewCategoryFOH/Beverage## Description# About the Employer BrandAt 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 RoleAt 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.