Bartender

Sdcm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

The Grass Skirt in San Diego is seeking a reliable, team-oriented Bartender to join our restaurant crew. Full December availability is required and you will be mixing traditional cocktails with fresh ingredients while delivering warm, efficient service.

You will handle cash, process payments, maintain mise en place, and build rapport with regular guests. The role demands stamina to stand 8+ hours, a flexible schedule, and a commitment to hospitality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in guest service and bartending.
• Ability to stand 8+ hours.
• Basic knowledge of classic and modern cocktails.
• Must be 21+ and pass ID check.

Responsibilities

• Verify guest IDs and ages.
• Craft classic and modern cocktails with mise en place.
• Set up bar with ingredients, ice, and glassware.
• Close bar and restock.
• Process payments and handle tips.
• Maintain clean bar and station.
• Suggest drinks based on tastes and menu knowledge.
• Foster rapport with regulars.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain professional demeanor under high pace.
• Able to work 8+ hours on your feet.
• Flexible daytime to late-night schedule.
• Lift up to 160 lbs.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Upselling

Communication

Mise en place

Cocktail making

Guest relations

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

POS system

Job description

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The Grass Skirt, San Diego, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1312

Salary Range: $17.75 To $17.75 Hourly

The Grass Skirt is looking for a reliable team-oriented Bartender to join the team.

Full December availability is required.

Bartender's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Verify identification and age requirements of guests
• Make traditional classics and creative modern classic cocktails with the proper mise en place, form, and consistency.
• Set up, and open the bar with fresh ingredients, garnish, ice, mise en place, glassware, etc. in a timely manner.
• Close down the bar at late hours, taking out trash, cleaning mise en place, stocking liquor, beer, N/A, silverware, etc..
• Process payments from guests, cash handling and tip entering at high speeds.
• Clean glasses, mise en place, bar utensils, guest area in a prompt way.
• Be able to make suggestions based on guest tastes and preferences using classic cocktails and food menu knowledge.
• Build a rapport with regular guests to create a positive atmosphere for repetitive business.
• Attend scheduled bar staff meetings, cleans, and outings.
• Deal with guest experience, imperfections with a mature, warm, problem solving character.
• Available to work 8 or more hours on your feet with vigorous shaking and constant socializing.
• Open to having a flexible schedule working am daytime hours to late in the night, depending on venue.
• Carry buckets of ice, full kegs, and large items up to 160lbs.

Our employees receive competitive salaries and hourly rates. We offer company wide restaurant discounts. The Grass Skirt promotes from within and each team-member will work closely with award-winning chefs and leading beverage directors. Our company sincerely values a proper work-life balance, offering the accommodations and flexibility our workforce community requires. The Grass Skirt is committed to maintaining our diverse and inclusive workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.