Bartender-Restaurant 1

The Georgian Hotel; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Carpinteria is seeking a Bartender to prepare and serve beverages and food while ensuring compliance with age regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, professionalism, and the ability to manage bar operations effectively. Full-time employees are eligible for various benefits after an initial waiting period, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Daily Pay Options

Qualifications

• Three to six months of related experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drink orders including wine, liquor, and beer.
• Verify customer age for alcohol purchase by checking IDs.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Job description

The Bartender is responsible for preparing food and drink orders, serving beverages and meals to patrons in accordance with state and federal age requirements, and coordinating lounge/bar activities.

Qualifications

• Three to six months of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Alcohol Awareness Certification (must comply with State regulations).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly, develop alternative solutions, and exercise reason even with emotional topics.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations, respond promptly to customer needs, and provide excellent service.
• Maintain professionalism, treat others with respect and consideration.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and follow policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety and security procedures, report unsafe conditions, and use equipment properly.
• Communicate ideas and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Meet work schedule demands, be punctual, and be flexible to work outside regular hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify customer age for alcohol purchase by checking IDs.
• Present menus, answer questions, and take food and beverage orders.
• Prepare drink orders including wine, liquor, and beer.
• Prepare appetizers and food items according to recipes and standards.
• Monitor lounge/bar seating, ensuring all guests are served.
• Compute bills, accept payments, and balance sales receipts.
• Limit problems related to excessive drinking by discontinuing alcohol service when necessary and notifying management.
• Clean bars, work areas, tables, glasses, utensils, and equipment.
• Maintain a tidy kitchen and lounge station, restock supplies, and keep the area clean.
• Plan, organize, and control lounge/bar operations.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishes, arrange bottles and glasses attractively, create drink recipes, and invent new drinks.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain logs.
• Ensure quality and standards of food and supplies, and proper tax reporting of tips.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including access to sensitive areas and handling cash securely.
• Interact with guests and colleagues, sometimes unsupervised.
• Exercise sound judgment, uphold trust and responsibility, and represent the company professionally.

After an initial waiting period, full-time employees are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k. We also offer Daily Pay options.