Experienced Bartender II — Craft Cocktails & Fine Dining

Sycuan; El Cajon, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan in California seeks an experienced bartender to provide bar service, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and ensure guest satisfaction. The role requires handling cash, maintaining a clean work area, and enforcing responsible beverage service policies during events and banquets.

Ideal candidates have ServSafe and California ABC certifications, 1 year bartending experience, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• County of San Diego ServSafe Food Handler Card
• CA ABC Responsible Beverage Service Certification
• 21 years of age
• 1 year bartending experience
• 6 months guest service experience
• 6 months food service experience
• General wine knowledge
• Menu knowledge of both food and drinks
• High School Diploma / GED

Responsibilities

• Provides guests with bar service by reviewing banquet event order, greeting guests, mixing and serving drinks, and managing glassware.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary, and presentable work area by securing cabinets, checking temperatures, replenishing, cleaning, and organizing bar.
• Provides accounting of transactions during shift by charging accurately, entering cash in POS, balancing drawer, and reporting discrepancies.
• Ensures responsible alcohol beverage service policies are followed by checking IDs, monitoring consumption, and stopping service as needed.

Skills

Responsible alcohol service

Liquor license guidelines

Mix cocktails

Recipes for beverages

Cash handling

Math calculations

Spot counterfeit money

Punctuality

Customer interaction

English communication

Professionalism

Follow verbal/written directions

Constructive feedback

Lift up to 50 lbs

Carry serving tray/jacks

Stand for 8 hours

Bend and stoop

Smoke environment tolerance

Cash handling experience

Cocktail serving

Fine dining serving

Education

County of San Diego ServSafe Food Handler Card

CA ABC Responsible Beverage Service Certification

21 years of age

1 year bartending experience

6 months guest service experience

6 months food service experience

General wine knowledge

Menu knowledge of both food and drinks

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Sycuan in California seeks an experienced bartender to provide bar service, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and ensure guest satisfaction. The role requires handling cash, maintaining a clean work area, and enforcing responsible beverage service policies during events and banquets.

Ideal candidates have ServSafe and California ABC certifications, 1 year bartending experience, and strong customer service skills.