Bartender

San Jose Improv; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Jose Improv is seeking outgoing and energetic bartenders to join our team. You will provide friendly, fast-paced service at the bar during shows and nightly peak periods.

Responsibilities include preparing drinks to recipe specifications, verifying guest ages, handling cash and POS, maintaining a clean station, and collaborating with servers and staff to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced hospitality environment experience preferred.
• Must be 21+ and able to balance cash handling.
• ServeSafe and TIPS/LEAD certification ensuring compliance.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong math and English for guest interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, attentive bar service during shows.
• Check IDs and ensure legal drinking age.
• Balance cash at end of shift and operate POS.
• Maintain clean and stocked bar stations.
• Collaborate with servers and staff to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Do you like having a blast and working with great people? We do! If you want to feel excited on your way to work and can’t wait to be part of a team that delivers laughter to customers and team members, the Improv could be the place for you!

The San Jose Improv is looking for outgoing and energetic Bartenders to join the team. Before you apply, take a look at the job duties below-

Responsibilities

• Have a passion for true hospitality!
• Must love taking care of all guests! We strive to create a memorable experience for all patrons, so top-notch customer service is a must.
• Ensure beverage stations are locked, loaded, and cleaned so they are ready for service.
• Make sure that everyone ordering alcohol is old enough to legally partake and identify if a guest needs to cease drinking to avoid over intoxication.
• Be attentive to whether a guest needs to find transportation home due to alcohol intake and inform appropriate members of management.
• Get into your math groove as you will have to balance your money at the end of each shift.
• Multi-task ensuring bar is kept clean and orderly while preparing drinks to recipe specifications at the highest speeds possible. We get busy quickly on show nights as everyone orders at the same time, right before the show starts!
• Put your tech hat on while using the POS ensuring payments are received and processed correctly.
• Partner with servers, bussers, and or runners to ensure service stations and floor areas are set-up, maintained, and broken down correctly.
• Give us suggestions on how to enhance service whenever a breakdown is identified, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork.
• Friendly, outgoing, and excellent communication skills!
• Ability to work flexible hours, especially nights, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma, or equivalent work experience,
• 1 or more years of experience in restaurants or clubs.
• High school diploma, or equivalent work experience.
• ServeSafe Food Handler and TIPS or LEAD Certificate ensuring compliance with any county or state requirements.
• Sufficient Math and English ability to ensure effective interactions with guests.
• Consistently demonstrate a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Be able to stand and or walk for an 8+ hour shift.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Hourly Rate:$18.45 plus tips

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