Bartender (FT/PT) (AM) ("Cantinero/a")

Lodgetorreypines; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in La Jolla is seeking an experienced Bartender to provide exceptional service in a fine dining setting. This position requires a friendly demeanor, mixology skills, and availability to work weekends and holidays. Competitive pay and perks are offered including health benefits, free meals, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted Hotel Rooms

Free Employee Parking

Free Meals & Refreshments

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with match

Employee appreciation days

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant bartending experience preferred.
• Experience in a fine dining restaurant environment valued.
• Ability to maintain a friendly and positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Maintain knowledge of ingredients and bar equipment.
• Stock and set up the bar equipment according to standards.

Skills

Mixology

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

San Diego County Food Handler certification

RBS certification

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Lodge - La Jolla , CA

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Salary Range: $17.25 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service - Non Supervisory

Description

LOCATION

A.R. Valentien
Located in the AAA Five Diamond rated resort, The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, A.R. Valentien is a fine dining restaurant known for its exceptional seasonal cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and superior service. Executive Chef Kelli Crosson sources only the best local provisions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests dine in a timbered indoor-outdoor dining room overlooking the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands-on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY
The Bartender ("Cantinero/a")serves each guest with the highest standard of professionalism, courtesy and enthusiasm to make the guest's day/evening enjoyable. Serves beverages to patrons seated at the bar and to cocktail servers servicing the lounge.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $17.25**
• Earn $1000for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and$350for all other roles foreachhired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Mix and correctly serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons of the restaurant and bar, following standard recipes and techniques.
• Maintain current knowledge of ingredients, such as liquor, wine, and other items.
• Solicit, promote and serve drinks in an efficient and courteous fashion with a smile.
• Stock and set up of bar equipment and station according to department standards.
• Verify patrons ID, as required.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
• Prior experience in a fine dining restaurant environment preferred.
• Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team-oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense.
• RBS certification required.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs.
• The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq.

**The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience.