Bartender

Tacos Por Favor Bar & Grill; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tips

Employee discounts

Paid training

Job summary

Tacos Por Favor Bar & Grill in Santa Monica is seeking a highly responsible Bartender with at least 3 years of professional experience to manage our full bar operations, including opening and closing procedures.

You will mix classic cocktails, craft drinks, wine, and beer, handle cash with our POS, verify IDs, and deliver warm hospitality from the first pour to the final cleanup, while maintaining top standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional bartending with open/close checklists.
• Flexible schedule with availability for early opening and late-night closing shifts.
• Proven cash handling and managing building security keys/codes.
• Strong time-management skills to complete setup and teardown tasks.
• Valid local alcohol server certification (e.g., TIPS, ServSafe) and food handler's card.

Responsibilities

• Set up the bar environment before service.
• Prepare fresh ingredients, syrups, garnishes, and restock as needed.
• Count and verify the opening cash drawer for accuracy.
• Mix and serve cocktails, wine, and beer with precision.
• Provide friendly hospitality and manage guest orders.
• Verify guest IDs and enforce age requirements.
• Process payments securely using the POS system and manage tabs.
• Break down, sanitize, and secure the bar during closing.
• Reconcile the closing cash drawer and secure deposits.
• Complete final facility checks and ensure all equipment is powered down.

Skills

3+ years bartending

Open/close checklists

Cash handling

Time management

Certifications (TIPS ServSafe)

Job description

We are seeking a highly responsible, punctual, and experienced Bartender to manage our full-cycle bar operations. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience and is fully capable of opening and closing the bar independently. We need someone dependable who can execute precise setup and teardown checklists, manage cash drawers, and maintain our high standards of service from the first pour to the final cleanup.

JOB DETAILS

Opening Procedures:

• Set up the bar environment by setting up stools, wipedown surfaces, and organizing the service well.
• Prepare fresh ingredients, including cutting fruit garnishes, making syrups, and refilling ice bins.
• Count and verify the opening cash drawer to ensure register accuracy before service begins.
• Check inventory levels and restock beers, wines, liquor bottles, and glassware for the upcoming shift.

Service & Execution:

• Mix and serve classic cocktails, craft drinks, wine, and beer accurately and efficiently.
• Provide excellent hospitality, engaging with guests and handling orders attentively.
• Verify guest identification responsibly to strictly enforce legal drinking age laws.
• Process payments securely using our POS system, managing tabs accurately.

Closing Procedures:

• Break down and sanitize the entire bar area, including wells, speed rails, draft lines, and glassware.
• Secure liquor inventory, lock up expensive bottles, and ensure storage areas are safe.
• Reconcile the closing cash drawer, balance the night's sales, and safely drop the cash deposit.
• Complete final facility checks, ensuring all lights, music, and bar equipment are turned off, and the venue is fully locked up.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional bartending with prior experience handling open/close checklists.
• Availability: Flexible schedule with guaranteed availability for early opening and late-night closing shifts.
• Trustworthiness: Proven track record of handling cash responsibly and managing building security keys/codes.
• Efficiency: Strong time-management skills to complete setup and teardown tasks within allotted timeframes.
• Certifications: Valid local alcohol server certification (e.g., TIPS, ServSafe) and food handler's card.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + tips.
• employee discounts, paid training.