Bartender

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Teammate discount

Supplemental medical, dental, vision,

401k

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Insurance

Personal and professional growth

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Bartender to craft cocktails and serve guests at the bar and dining room, following standard recipes. You will ensure responsible service and maintain a well-organized bar.

The role emphasizes building guest connections, multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, and adhering to state and federal liquor laws. High school preferred; certifications valued; tips-based pay plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer-service skills and positive attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced bar environment.
• Mixology skills and ability to follow standard recipes.
• Validate IDs and comply with liquor laws.
• Maintain a clean, organized bar and dining area.

Responsibilities

• Mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks following recipes.
• Monitor guest beverage limits to comply with policy.
• Validate IDs and enforce age restrictions to ensure responsible service.
• Provide engaging guest interaction and build connections.
• Multi-task across bar and dining room during peak hours.

Skills

Customer service

Bar operations

Mixology

ID verification

Liquor laws compliance

Multi-tasking

Team player

Clear communication

Education

High School (preferred)

Job description

Bartender:At this location, earn $2.13 / hour plus Tips!

At Lazy Dog, we truly are a family. If you love building connections, making memories around the dinner table and opportunities to advance your career in the hospitality industry then you'll fit right in at Lazy Dog. We believe a company culture thrives when it feels more like a family than a place of work. We put people first - by taking care of our teammates, providing them with great mentors and leaders, and (most importantly) offering them a chance to grow as people and professionals.

What we offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• Teammate discount
• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

You’re Good At

• Responsible Beverage Service Certification required
• You like helping people and you want to learn their names.
• You like a well-organized, well-run bar.
• You can make a cocktailto specifications.
• You mix, garnish and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for guests of the bar and dining room following standard recipes.
• You monitor and ensure that no guest receives more than the allowed number of specific drinks.
• You understand the proper state and federal liquor laws; validating ID process; alcohol awareness procedures for preventing guest intoxication.
• You can multi-task in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• You prepare thoroughly and strive for perfection.
• You practice what you preach.
• You communicate clearly. You write well. You speak well. You can explain just about anything to anyone.
• You want to be part of a team and create fun - whistle while you work.
• You are happy, trusting, passionate and determined.
• You can put yourself in the others person's shoes.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• CA Resp Beverage Cert (California)
• ServSafe Card (California, Florida)
• Food Handlers Card (California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, Virginia)
• Nevada TAM Card (Nevada)
• Sheriffs Card (Nevada)
• IL Basset Cert (Illinois)
• GA Alcohol Handling (Georgia)