Bartender

Proper Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Proper Hospitality seeks an energetic bartender to prepare and serve a variety of cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages in a fast-paced LA bar. You will greet guests, take orders, upsell offerings, and maintain a clean, organized bar area while ensuring responsible service and safety.

The role requires prior bartending experience, knowledge of drink recipes, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. Benefits include comprehensive hospitality programs and a thriving team culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous bartender experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cocktail recipes and spirits.
• Certification in responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks to guests per recipes and quality standards.
• Greet guests, take drink orders, and provide recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, stocked bar and ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Engage guests to create a welcoming atmosphere and upsell drinks/food.
• Process payments and manage cash, cards, and tips with accurate bills.
• Assist in bar setup, close, and inventory, including stock replenishment.
• Train new bartenders and barbacks on drink recipes and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Cocktail knowledge

Multitasking

Teamwork

Organization

Order memory

Education

High school diploma

TIPS certification

Tools

Bar tools

Job description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Drink Preparation & Service:
• Prepare and serve a variety of cocktails, mixed drinks, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages to guests according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner, taking drink orders, and providing recommendations as needed.
• Ensure all beverages are made and served quickly and accurately, whilemaintaininghigh standardsof quality, presentation, and taste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked bar area, including glassware, garnishes, and drink ingredients.
• Engage with guests at the bar to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere, ensuring their needs are met promptly and courteously.
• Handle guest requests and questionsregardingdrinks, menu items, and the overall bar experience.
• Upselladditionaldrinks or food items and promote featured cocktails, drink specials, or happy hour offerings to increase sales.
• Monitor guests' alcohol consumption, ensuring responsible serviceofalcoholandmaintaininga safe and responsible environment.
• Address any guest complaints or concerns quickly and professionally, escalating to management if necessary.
• Bar Maintenance & Cleanliness:
• Ensure that the bar area, including countertops, floors, and bar tools, is kept clean and organized at all times.
• Regularly clean glassware, utensils, and bar equipment,maintaininghygiene and safety standards.
• Replenish bar stock, including liquor, garnishes, napkins, straws, and glassware, andassistwith inventory management.
• Maintain sanitation standards for all bar equipment, including blenders, shakers, coolers, and bar sinks,in accordance withhealth and safety regulations.
• Inventory Control:
• Assistin tracking bar inventory, including ordering and restocking liquor, mixers, and bar supplies as needed.
• Monitor and report low stock levels andassistin the management of bar inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
• Ensureall alcohol isproperly storedand secure, following company policies and safety guidelines.
• Work with other bartenders, servers, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service throughout the shift.
• Assistin setting up the bar before opening and closing the bar at the end of the shift, ensuring that all equipment isproperly storedand cleaned.
• Help train new bartenders and barbacks by sharing knowledge of drink recipes, service techniques, and bar procedures.
• Cash Handling & Transactions:
• Process payments for drinks and food items, ensuring that all transactions areaccurateand handledin a timely manner.
• Handle cash, credit cardpayments, andtips, andmaintainproper cash drawerand tillprocedures.
• Provide guests withaccuratebills and ensure the proper closing of tabs.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previousexperience as a bartender or in a similar role within the hospitality or service industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of drink recipes, cocktail techniques, andvarious typesof spirits and beverages.
• Certification in responsible alcohol service or bartending (e.g., TIPS, Responsible Beverage Service) is preferred but notrequired.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop staff.
• In-depth knowledge of cocktail recipes, bartending tools, and techniques.
• Strong multitasking abilities and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when it comes to cleanliness and inventory management.
• Ability to remember drink orders, guest preferences, and keep track of tabs in a high-volume environment.

Why Join Proper Hospitality

At Proper, we build experiences that move people — and that begins with the team behind them. As a best-in-class employer, we’re committed to creating one of theBest Places to Workin hospitality by nurturing a culture where creativity, excellence, and humanity thrive together.

Everything we do is grounded in the belief that hospitality is more than a profession -it’san opportunity to care for others and make lives better. Guided by the Pillars of Proper , we show up with warmth and authenticity ( Care Proper ), strive for excellence in everything we do ( Achieve Proper ), think creatively and resourcefully ( Imagine Proper ), and take pride in the style and culture that make us who we are ( Present Proper ).

We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we invest deeply in their wellbeing, growth, and sense of belonging. From comprehensive benefits to meaningful development programs, Proper is designed to help you build a career, and alife,that feels as inspiring as the experiences we create for our guests.

Our Best Place to Workinitiative is a living commitment a continuous investment in our people, our culture, and our purpose. We listen, learn, and evolve together to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to imagine boldly, achieve confidently, care deeply, and present themselves authentically.

At Proper, joining the team means more than finding a job — it means joining a community that believes in building beautiful experiences together , for our guests and for one another.

Proper Hospitality is anequal-opportunityemployer. Weprovideemployment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal historiesin accordance withlocal Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.

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