Bartender

Scratch Restaurants Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Team meals

401K Employer Matching

PTO & Sick Time

Continuing Education Stipend

Job summary

Scratch Restaurants Group is seeking an experienced Bartender for our intimate 10-seat Sushi Bar. You will execute all front of house service, manage sake and Japanese whiskey pairings, and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

As the sole FOH member, you will host guests, explain beverage options, take orders, prepare and serve drinks, and assist the chefs. You will design seasonal cocktails inspired by Japanese influence and ensure flawless service while working nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a bartender, sommelier, or fine dining waitstaff.
• Experience in Japanese concepts with knowledge of sake and Japanese whiskeys preferred.
• Passion for hospitality and ability to provide thoughtful, precise service.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact for all guest needs during omakase, coordinating with the Chef for timely service.
• Welcome guests, explain beverage options, take orders, prepare and serve beverages, execute pairings, and assist chefs.
• Provide fine dining service focused on storytelling and product knowledge, rooted in hospitality and craft.
• Design and execute seasonal cocktail menus reflecting Japanese influence while complying with liquor laws.
• Oversee daily bar setup, prep, cleanliness, and closing procedures.
• Manage guest payment collection with accuracy and gracious hospitality.
• Interact with guests and team members with warmth and professionalism.
• Host in our lounge when required by Management.

Skills

Bartending

Sommelier experience

Fine dining service

Job description

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants isn’t your typical dinner experience; it’s an intimate omakase-style journey into the art of sushi. Tucked into hidden corners across the U.S., we create spaces where every seat feels personal, and every bite tells a story. Guided by our Head Chef, our team honors Japanese tradition while embracing inventive techniques and unexpected flavors, crafting moments that linger long after the last bite is served.

We are looking for an experienced and polished Bartender to execute all front of house service at our intimate 10-seat Sushi Bar. As the only FOH member in the room, this role’s primary focus is to provide each step of service to ensure exceptional dining experiences to our guests; while managing sake pairings, Japanese whiskey pairings, and a la carte beverage service.

The Bartender Responsibilities

This role is dynamic and includes all aspects of Front of House service, not limited to:

• Being the point of contact for all guest needs during the omakase-style dining experience, while always coordinating with the Chef to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Welcoming guests into the space according to the policies and procedures outlined by Sushi by Scratch Restaurants, explaining all beverage options, taking beverage orders, preparing and serving all beverages, executing beverage pairings, continuous guest service touch points during the omakase, and assisting the Chefs with any guest service needs.
• Provide fine dining service that is focused on storytelling and product knowledge, rooted in genuine hospitality and respect for craft
• Design and execute seasonal cocktail menus, with non-alcoholic options, and the development of beverage pairings, that all reflect Japanese influence, while being in accordance with all local/state liquor laws
• Oversee all daily bar setup, prep, cleanliness, and closing procedures according to set policies and procedures
• Manage and be responsible for all guest payment collection during checkouts, with attention to detail, accuracy, and gracious hospitality.
• Interacting with guests and team members with warmth and professionalism.
• The ability to Host in our lounge, when required by Management

What We Offer:

• Competitive Livable Compensation
• Daily Team Meals
• Quarterly Restaurant Group Dining Stipend, after 60 days of employment
• Accrued PTO and Sick Paid Time Off
• Insurance Options (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Pet, etc..)
• Optional FSA, Commuter, and Dependent Care Deduction Options
• Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Options with Employer Matching
• Continuing Education Stipend, after 1 year of employment

Candidate Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a bartender, sommelier, or fine dining waitstaff
• Priority will be given to candidates with Bartending/Sommelier/Beverage Service experience in Japanese concepts, with knowledgable of sake and Japanese whiskeys.
• Passion for Hospitality and the ability to provide thoughtful, accurate, and precise service while creating lasting memories for our guests
• Warm and Professional communication and leadership skills.
• Are a reliable, flexible team player willing to learn and adapt to new situations
• Have open FULL TIME availability to work nights and weekends, including Holidays from 1pm-Close. Overtime may be required.
• Possess the legal ability to work with alcohol including valid all state/locally required alcohol certifications