Bartender

Vets Hired; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired in Newport Beach is seeking a friendly Bartender who can craft and serve beverages, greet guests warmly, and help drive sales by sharing knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits.

You will keep the bar stocked and clean, verify IDs, follow safety and responsible service guidelines, operate glassware and bar equipment safely, and collaborate with the restaurant team to ensure a seamless guest experience. Flexibility with shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of beverage preparation, beer, wine, and spirits.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate bar equipment and tools.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to company standards.
• Provide outstanding customer service and create a welcoming guest experience.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of food, beverage, beer, wine, and spirits menus.
• Verify customer identification to ensure compliance with alcohol service laws.
• Monitor and maintain bar inventory, including ordering and stock control.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the bar area.
• Follow food safety and responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with restaurant team members to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support restaurant operations.

Skills

Beverage preparation knowledge

Customer service

Inventory management

Alcohol service regulations knowledge

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Physical endurance

Bar equipment operation

Flexibility in scheduling

Job description

Job Summary

The Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional guest service by preparing and serving beverages, maintaining knowledge of food and beverage menus, managing bar inventory, ensuring compliance with alcohol service regulations, and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming bar environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to company standards.
• Provide outstanding customer service and create a welcoming guest experience.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of food, beverage, beer, wine, and spirits menus.
• Verify customer identification to ensure compliance with alcohol service laws.
• Monitor and maintain bar inventory, including ordering and stock control.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the bar area.
• Follow food safety and responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with restaurant team members to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support restaurant operations.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of beverage preparation, beer, wine, and spirits.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate bar equipment and tools.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules based on business needs.