Part Time Bartender -Drift Santa Barbara

TMC Group LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

TMC Group LLC is seeking a dedicated Part Time Bartender for Drift Santa Barbara. The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service, craft cocktails, and manage drink orders in a vibrant bar environment.

This role requires strong communication skills and knowledge of beverages, ensuring a memorable experience for guests. Bartenders will create a welcoming atmosphere and maintain high standards of service.

Join us and be part of a team that values diversity and excellence in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Responsible Beverage Service Certificate is required.
• Experience in establishments with bar and food service preferred.
• Candidates should have knowledge of various cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to the bar with outstanding hospitality.
• Verify identification and age requirements of customers.
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails per menu specs.
• Process payment from customers.
• Clean glasses and bar utensils.
• Build a rapport with regular customers.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Highly developed interpersonal skills

Extensive knowledge of alcoholic beverages

Prior experience in bar & food service

Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems

Education

Responsible Beverage Service Certificate

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Part Time Bartender - Drift Santa Barbara

TMC Group LLC
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Customer Service

About this position

About US

TMC Hospitality was founded in 2016 by Philip Bates as an offshoot of TMC Group to bring its innovation and purposeful disruption to the hospitality industry. As a forward‑thinking hotel development and management company focused on elevating hospitality from a service to an experience through strategic development, investment, and brand creation, the group has two hotel brands, Bode and Drift, in addition to Buttonwood Farm & Winery that cater to the concept of social group travel and experiences. Bode, located in Nashville, redefines traditional travel by creating flexible spaces that expertly blend the style of vacation rental homes with the comforts and conveniences of a boutique hotel. Drift, with locations in San Jose del Cabo, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and Nashville, is a modern hotel concept for independent and group travelers who value adventure and culture with minimalist yet intentional details and amenities.

Dusk Bar located in the beautiful Drift Santa Barbara is looking for a talented and caring individual who is passionate about hospitality to join our team!

Our bartenders work in beautifully designed spaces with the vibrant backdrop of State Street. Bartenders will serve our guests from a carefully curated raw bar menu, light bites, and hand‑crafted cocktails. Our service style is elevated casual, with careful attention paid to every touchpoint in the guest experience.

About The Role

Bartenders are in charge of managing drink orders to keep customers satisfied during meals or social gatherings. Bartenders have extensive knowledge of craft cocktail creation as well as common drinks, which they use to recommend drinks to customers, prepare cocktails, pour beers, and properly decant wines. Bartenders also entertain customers who sit at the bar by providing stimulating conversation and excellent customer service while filling drink orders for other customers. Their role is to ensure that customers are of legal drinking age and then prepare a requested drink to bar specifications.

What You'll Do

• Welcome guests to the bar with outstanding hospitality
• Verify identification and age requirements of customers
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails per menu specs
• Process payment from customers
• Clean glasses and bar utensils
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences
• Record and balance receipts and prepare daily reports
• Open and maintain tabs throughout your shift
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere
• Performs any other job‑related duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Responsible Beverage Service Certificate
• Prior experience in an establishment with bar & food service
• Extensive knowledge of alcoholic beverages and knowledge of different types of cuisines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of point‑of‑sale systems
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods
• Food Handlers Certificate

Drift Hotel is an Equal Opportunity employer that believes diversity makes us stronger.