Bartender

Hard Rock Cafe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 2,755 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Cafe in San Francisco is seeking a bartender to deliver high‑energy service in a fast‑paced environment. You will craft drinks to spec, ensure responsible alcohol service, and provide a memorable guest experience while supporting food service and cash handling.

Qualified candidates bring a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of bartending in busy settings. Some states may require a food safety certification; safety and sanitation procedures are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of high volume bartending experience.
• Some U.S. states require a food safety certification prior to serving food or alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Make drinks to specification.
• Demonstrate responsible alcohol service.
• Serve food and manage cash & other payments.
• Process sales via point‑of‑sale system.
• Check I.D.s for guests under 30.
• Maintain cash drawer balances.
• Direct guests to areas and restrooms.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and suggestive selling.
• Keep bar area clean and organized.
• Maintain liquor, beer, wine, and glassware stock.
• Label, date and refrigerate prep items.
• Sanitize equipment and glassware in a 3‑compartment sink.
• Handle opening, closing and side duties.
• Answer questions accurately and politely.
• Create memorable experiences and entertain guests.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Organized & detail oriented

Guest friendly attitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Responsibilities

The Bartender is the stepping stone…the first area of service for the guests before arriving at their tables. It is essential to provide the guests with a positive experience before they step out of the bar. As a Hard Rock Cafe bartender, you will be assuming the role of tour guide, communicator, showman, decision‑maker, memorabilia curator and musician (at heart).

• Making drinks to spec recipe.
• Demonstrating responsible alcohol service.
• Serving food.
• Handling cash & other forms of payment.
• Making proficient sales transactions - using a point-of-sale system.
• Properly checking I.D.s – for guests who appear to be under 30 years old.
• Maintaining proper cash drawer balances.
• Directing guests to areas/restrooms.
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
• Suggestive selling - using proven techniques.
• Maintaining a clean and organized bar area.
• Maintaining proper product pars – through bar pulls & inventories.
• Stocking liquor, beer, wine and glassware throughout the shift.
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the bar.
• Maintaining a proper 3-compartment sink – properly sanitizing equipment, utensils, and glassware.
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up/breaking down the bar, cleaning glass/countertops, sweeping the floor, etc.
• Answering questions - accurately and politley.
• Creating memorable experiences.
• Entertaining guests to create “Raving fans”.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 plus years of high volume bartending experience is required.
• In some U.S. States, a food safety certification program is required to be completed before being able to serve food or alcohol, which may include a food handlers card (i.e., California law requires this).

Skills

• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast‑paced atmosphere.
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention‑to‑detail and a sense‑of‑urgency.
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout the corporate office and cafes during visits (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
• Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
• Ability to travel via auto or airplane for long periods of time.

Additional Requirements

• In some U.S. states, a legal minimum age is required to serve food & alcohol – check with the person interviewing you to ensure you meet these requirements.
• Follows all food safety & sanitation procedures.
• Practicing all general safety standards.
• Performing duties which require bending & reaching.
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”).
• Following all uniform guidelines.
• Practicing all safety & sanitation standards.
• Recycling products, where possible.
• Maintaining HRC’s 5 core Values and Mission Statement.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $2 - $25