Bartender -Drift Santa Barbara

TMC Group LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking hospitality company located in Santa Barbara is seeking a passionate Bartender to join their team. The role involves mixing cocktails, verifying customer ages, and providing outstanding service in a vibrant bar environment. Candidates should have experience in food and beverage service, strong interpersonal skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers the opportunity to build rapport with customers and create a positive atmosphere in a beautifully designed space.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an establishment with bar & food service.
• Knowledgeable of different types of cuisines.
• Deep knowledge of alcoholic beverages and service etiquette.
• Ability to work on your feet for long shifts and stay stamina-focused.
• Familiarity with POS systems and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to the bar with outstanding hospitality.
• Verify identification and age requirements of customers.
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails per menu specs.
• Process payment from customers.
• Clean glasses and bar utensils.
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences.
• Record and balance receipts and prepare daily reports.
• Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift.
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Extensive knowledge of alcoholic beverages

Highly developed interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems

High level of stamina

Stamina for standing

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Responsible Beverage Service Certificate

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

About US

TMC Hospitality was founded in 2016 by Philip Bates as an offshoot of TMC Group to bring its innovation and purposeful disruption to the hospitality industry. As a forward-thinking hotel development and management company focused on elevating hospitality from a service to an experience through strategic development, investment, and brand creation, the group has two hotel brands, Bode and Drift, in addition to Buttonwood Farm & Winery that cater to the concept of social group travel and experiences. Bode, with a location in Nashville, redefines traditional travel by creating flexible spaces that expertly blend the style of vacation rental homes with the comforts and conveniences of a boutique hotel. Drift, with locations in San Jose del Cabo, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and Nashville, is a modern hotel concept for independent and group travelers who value adventure and culture with minimalist yet intentional details and amenities.

Dusk Bar located in the beautiful Drift Santa Barbara is looking for a few talented & caring individuals who are passionate about hospitality to join our team!

Our bartenders will work in beautifully designed spaces with the vibrant backdrop of State Street. Bartenders will serve our guests from a carefully curated raw bar menu, light bites, and hand-crafted cocktails. Our service style is elevated casual, with careful attention paid to every touchpoint in the guest experience.

About the role

Bartenders are in charge of managing drink orders to keep customers satisfied during meals or social gatherings. Bartenders have extensive knowledge of craft cocktail creation as well as common drinks, which they use to recommend drinks to customers, prepare cocktails, pour beers, and properly decant wines. Bartenders also entertain customers who sit at the bar by providing stimulating conversation and excellent customer service while filling drink orders for other customers. Their role is to ensure that customers are of legal drinking age and then prepare a requested drink to bar specifications.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome guests to the bar with outstanding hospitality
• Verify identification and age requirements of customers
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails per menu specs
• Process payment from customers
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences
• Record and balance receipts and prepare daily reports
• Open and maintain tabs throughout their shift
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere
• Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an establishment with bar & food service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of alcoholic beverages and knowledgeable of different types of cuisines
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Responsible Beverage Service Certificate
• Drift Hotel is an Equal Opportunity employer that believes diversity makes us stronger.