Bartender

Boqueria Restaurant Group; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Commuter benefits

Supplemental options

Paid time off

Discounted meals

Flexible scheduling

Full- and part-time availability

Job summary

Boqueria Restaurant Group in West Hartford is seeking a bartender who loves crafting cocktails and delivering memorable guest experiences. You will run the bar, ensure beverages are prepared to our standards, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere that makes guests return.

Join a team with strong culture, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities. We offer competitive weekly pay, benefits, and a commitment to hospitality excellence across our expanding Spanish tapas concept.

Qualifications

• Strong beverage knowledge across spirits and wine.
• Passion for drinks, food and service.
• Understanding of restaurant operations.
• Team player with a supportive attitude.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• Good sense of humor and positive attitude.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional dining experiences for all guests to encourage repeat visits.
• Operate the bar to ensure beverages are prepared and served to brand standards.
• Contribute to a positive work culture and teamwork.

Skills

Strong beverage knowledge

Passion for drinks

Restaurant operations understanding

Team player

Learn quickly

Sense of humor

18 years old minimum

Job description

Do you love making people happy, mixing cocktails, and creating regulars who come back time after time? Do you want to work for a company with a strong culture and room for professional growth?

Boqueria® Restaurant

45 West Main St, Blue Back Square

As a bartender, it will be your mission at Boqueria® to create exceptional dining experiences for all guests to keep them coming back. In addition, you'll operate the bar to ensure that beverages are prepared and served in a way that creates brand promoters. You'll also be a part of and contribute to our positive work culture.

What We're Looking For

• Strong beverage knowledge (spirits, wine regions, varietals, flavor profiles)


• Passion for drinks, food and service


• Understands restaurant operations and services


• Team player; you have your team's back, and they have yours


• Ability to learn quickly & be flexible


• A good sense of humor


• Must be at least 18 years old

What We Offer Our Team

• Work with great people who love hospitality


• Competitive pay paid weekly


• Flexible scheduling


• Full- and part-time availability


• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, commuter, and supplemental options


• Paid time off and Discounted Meals


• A strong company culture with high standards


• Be part of growing an upscale restaurant group

Who is Boqueria®?

Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 11 locations in NYC, DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston & West Hartford, and Atlanta. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria."

At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.