Bartender

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

Job summary

Toca Madera Houston TX is seeking a Bartender to deliver elevated beverage service in our Mexican-inspired steakhouse. You will independently manage bar service for assigned shifts, follow established recipes, and maintain cash handling and inventory controls.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of bartending experience, deep knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and bar techniques, and the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of bartending in full-service, high-volume settings.
• Ability to execute a structured cocktail program without hands-on training.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and bar techniques.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, consistency, speed, and hospitality.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver polished, professional guest service while maintaining a safe bar environment.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation per standards.
• Work efficiently to ensure timely beverage service during high-volume periods.
• Serve as primary communication between bar team and servers/bussers/runners.
• Complete opening, closing, and side work duties per procedures.
• Ensure products are used accurately and according to Beverage Director's specs.
• Maintain back bar setup, proper placement, labeling of spirits.
• Prepare cocktails using precise measurement and techniques.
• Ensure prep items are labeled, dated, stocked.
• Build rapport with guests while upholding standards.

Skills

Cocktails

Spirits & wine

Bar experience

Hospitality

Multitasking

Attention to detail

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 dining environment. This role is ideal for an experienced bartender with strong technical skills who values precision, consistency, and hospitality, and takes pride in executing a well-defined cocktail program.

As a Bartender, you are expected to independently manage bar service for assigned shifts, providing attentive service to bar guests while efficiently preparing beverage orders for the dining room. This position requires the ability to execute beverage service with minimal supervision, following established recipes and specifications to ensure consistency across all locations while maintaining proper cash handling, alcohol service, and inventory control standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high levels of polished, professional guest service while maintaining a safe and well-controlled bar environment, including identifying and confidently addressing disruptive behavior.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent bartending experience in a full-service, high-volume dining environment
• Demonstrated 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation: To be discussed