Bartender

Reunion Kitchen + Drink; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Reunion Kitchen + Drink in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a bartender to greet customers, mix drinks, and provide menu information with a friendly, team-focused approach. You will handle front-of-house duties, take orders, and ensure guests have a positive experience with prompt service.

Candidates should have restaurant and bartending experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask during busy shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Restaurant and bartending experience are required.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
• Must be available for evenings and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages for bar and dining room guests.
• Take orders and serve food and drinks to guests.
• Provide menu information and recommendations.
• Ensure orders are accurate and delivered promptly.
• Uphold safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Bartending experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Job description

Qualifications & Skills

Restaurant experience required; bartending experience required. Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask effectively. To be considered for this role, you should be available to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Summary of Position

Bartender responsibilities include greeting and serving customers, providing detailed information on menus, multi‑tasking various front‑of‑the‑house duties, and collecting payment. To be a successful bartender, you should be polite with your customers and make sure they enjoy their drinks and meals. You should also be a team player and be able to effectively communicate with all members of our team to make sure orders are accurate and delivered promptly. Bartenders will create classic and specialty drinks for both bar guests and dining room guests in a timely manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare alcohol or non‑alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
• Interact with guests, take orders and serve food and drinks
• Socialize with guests to serve needs, preferences and make recommendations
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails and have cocktail recipes memorized
• Check guests’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations

Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Must be in good physical condition to walk or stand throughout the entirety of a shift.
• Extensive and prolonged walking, standing, bending, and reaching required.
• Grasping and fine manipulation using hands required.
• Ability to work up to 8‑10 hours per day.

Other Requirements

• Must have a current food handler’s card and Responsible Beverage Server ID
• California workplace harassment training and/or any additional training required by law.