Bartender | DUSK Bar at Drift Santa Barbara

TMC Hospitality; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DUSK BAR at DRIFT SANTA BARBARA is a cocktail bar in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara serving thoughtfully made drinks, wine, beer, and food in a laid-back, design-forward space. We're looking for someone who can bring personality to the bar, connect with guests, and still crush service when the room gets busy.

The successful candidate will have solid craft cocktail and spirits knowledge, be fast, organized and clean, and comfortable talking to strangers to build regulars.

Qualifications

• Solid craft cocktail and spirits knowledge.
• Fast, organized, clean, and dependable.
• Comfortable talking to strangers and building regulars.
• Team player who runs food, clears glasses, stocks, cleans, and jumps in wherever needed.
• Able to have fun at work without losing sight of the work.
• RBS + Food Handler certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests with a curated drinks menu and cocktails.
• Maintain a clean and stocked bar; respond quickly during busy periods.
• Engage with guests to build regulars and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Craft cocktail knowledge

Fast & organized

Guest communication

Team player

RBS & Food Handler certs

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, located 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 talented & caring individual who is passionate about hospitality to join our team!

Our bartenders 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.

BARTENDER | DUSK BAR at DRIFT SANTA BARBARA

DUSK is looking for an experienced bartender who knows their way around a cocktail, loves a busy bar, and understands that great hospitality is about more than what's in the glass.

We're a cocktail bar in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara serving thoughtfully made drinks, wine, beer, and food in a laid-back, design-forward space. We're looking for someone who can bring personality to the bar, connect with guests, and still crush service when the room gets busy.

What we're looking for:

• Solid craft cocktail and spirits knowledge
• Fast, organized, clean, and dependable
• Comfortable talking to strangers and building regulars
• A team player who runs food, clears glasses, stocks, cleans, and jumps in wherever needed
• Someone who can have fun at work without losing sight of the work
• RBS + Food Handler certifications

We're serious about hospitality, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.

If you love making great drinks, taking care of people, and being part of a team that actually enjoys working together, we want to meet you.