Bartender - FOH

Trappers Sushi Co Tukwila; Washington; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

DailyPay access

401(k) retirement plan

Dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick leave

Meal benefit and dining discount

Growth opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

Trapper's Sushi in Tukwila, WA seeks a personable Bartender for our fast-paced bar. You will craft drinks, upsell menu pairings, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere while adhering to all alcoholic beverage regulations.

You’ll collaborate with servers and managers to ensure smooth front-of-house operations, support opening/closing duties, and contribute to a high-volume, guest-focused service culture.

Qualifications

• 21+ age requirement with valid WA MAST permit.
• Experience with bar equipment and drink recipes preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages per recipes and guest preferences.
• Provide friendly, professional bar atmosphere and guest service.
• Check IDs and follow all alcohol service laws.
• Recommend drinks and pairings from the menu.
• Handle payments accurately with POS systems.
• Restock and maintain clean, well-stocked bar area.
• Communicate with servers, managers, and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Complete opening, running, and closing duties."
• Support teammates to ensure smooth front-of-house operations.

Skills

Mixology knowledge

High-volume service

Excellent communication

Customer service

Alcohol service laws

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Bartender – FOH (Tukwila, WA)

Here we grow again!

NOTE: Applicants must live in the Tukwila/South King County, WA area. We do not offer relocation assistance for this role.

We're looking for a Bartender who is personable, knowledgeable, and responsible.

You're someone who makes great drinks and keeps the bar a welcoming place to be. You thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and can balance speed and accuracy while following all alcohol service laws.

You're comfortable building rapport with guests at the bar and working closely with servers, hosts, and managers to keep front-of-house running smoothly. You enjoy crafting drinks, recommending pairings, and creating an atmosphere guests want to come back to.

If you're looking for a role where you can showcase your bar skills and grow with an expanding, multi-state restaurant group, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to company recipes and guest preferences.
• Provide excellent guest service by fostering a friendly, professional, and welcoming atmosphere at the bar.
• Check identification and follow all state, local, and company guidelines for responsible alcohol service and guest safety.
• Guide guests through the drink and food menu, including recommendations and pairings.
• Handle cash, credit card, and POS transactions accurately and follow all cash-handling procedures.
• Restock, rotate, and maintain bar inventory, ensuring accuracy and freshness of products.
• Prepare garnishes and bar mixes and keep the bar well stocked throughout service.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the bar and surrounding areas.
• Communicate clearly with servers, managers, and kitchen staff to support smooth service.
• Complete opening, running, and closing duties, including setup, breakdown, and side work.
• Support fellow team members to keep front-of-house operations running smoothly.
• Uphold Trapper's Sushi's TRAPCHK core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Communication, Honesty, and Kindness.
• Perform other related duties and support business needs as assigned.

What's In It for You

Compensation: $21.65 per hour + tips.

• Medical insurance: coverage begins the first of the month following two consecutive months of full-time employment. Trapper's covers 80% of the premium for employee-only coverage on the PPO 1000 plan.
• DailyPay access, allowing eligible employees to access earned wages before payday.
• 401(k) retirement plan, eligible after one year of continuous employment (subject to plan terms).
• Voluntary dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington state and local laws.
• A complimentary meal while on shift, plus a 25% dining discount off duty that extends to your immediate family.
• Opportunities to grow within an expanding, multi-state restaurant group.
• A supportive, collaborative, and people-first culture where your contributions matter.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Previous bartending or related experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mixology, drink recipes, and bar equipment.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Washington State MAST permit (Class 12) required prior to your first day of work.
• Washington State Food Worker Card required, or must be obtained within 14 days of beginning work.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

The Physical Stuff

• Restaurant-based work environment behind a busy bar.
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance.
• Constant in-person interaction with guests and team members.
• Exposure to alcohol, cleaning chemicals, hot and cold surfaces, wet floors, and moderate noise levels.
• Use of required PPE, including non-slip footwear.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable state law. This position is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Trapper's Sushi is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and disciplinary action.

Trapper's Sushi will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for other protected needs as required by applicable law.

This posting describes the general nature and primary responsibilities of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.