Bartender – Whittier Kalaveras

Kalaveras; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalaveras is seeking a professional Bartender in Whittier, California, to join their vibrant team. The ideal candidate should have a passion for customer service, be skilled in beverage preparations, and possess excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities include serving cocktails and food, upselling menu items, maintaining a clean workspace, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and be available for flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and taking drink orders.
• Informing customers about new beverages.
• Maintaining a clean work area and balancing the cash register.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bartender Job Description

We are looking for a professional, high-energy bartender with excellent communication skills to serve classic cocktails and exciting new beverages to our customers. The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties.

To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable.

Bartender Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders.
• Informing customers about new beverages and specials.
• Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol.
• Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations.
• Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
• Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.

Bartender Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Additional education, training, certificates, or experience may be required.
• Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong task and time management abilities.
• Eye for detail and understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, etc for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.