Bartender

Highly Likely; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy craft cocktail bar/restaurant in Highland Park is seeking a skilled Bartender. You will be responsible for welcoming customers, making recommendations, and preparing a variety of drinks. Candidates should have strong knowledge of mixed drinks, excellent customer service, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hospitality and service.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Superb knowledge of classic cocktails, beer, and wine.

Responsibilities

• Greet bar patrons as they enter the establishment.
• Prepare and serve drink orders to customers in a timely manner.
• Check identification to ensure customers are legally able to purchase alcohol.

Skills

Hospitality and service

Knowledge of mixed drinks

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic math skills

Job description

About the Bartender Position

We’re a busy craft cocktail bar/restaurant in Highland Park seeking a highly-skilled, friendly, and outgoing Bartender to join our staff! As a Bartender, you’ll be responsible for welcoming customers, making food and drink recommendations, and preparing a variety of drinks for the bar’s patrons.

In addition to these practical skills, a Bartender needs to have a strong knowledge of mixed drinks, beer, and wine to best serve our customers.

Bartender Requirements

• A strong understanding of hospitality and service
• Superb knowledge of classic cocktails, beer, and wine
• An engaging personality and appropriate appearance
• Open availability
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills in a high volume operation
• Basic math skills
• Ability to be on your feet and lift 25+ pounds

Bartender Responsibilities

• Greet bar patrons as they enter the establishment
• Make food and beverage recommendations based on customer preferences, informing customers of any specials
• Take food and beverage orders
• Check identification to ensure customers are legally able to purchase alcohol
• Prepare and serve drink orders to customers in a timely manner
• Keep track of inventory to ensure both bar and tables are appropriately stocked
• Adhere to food and safety regulations at all times
• Set up and monitor customer tabs