Premium Bartender - Craft Cocktails & Hospitality

Toca Madera; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Toca Madera in Houston is seeking an experienced Bartender to deliver high-quality, hospitality-driven beverage service in an elevated dining environment. You will independently manage bar service, prepare cocktails using precise techniques, and maintain cleanliness and organization to support a smooth service flow.

The role requires a minimum of two years of bartending in a full-service, high-volume setting, with a structured cocktail program knowledge and strong hospitality mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of bartending in a full-service, high-volume dining environment.
• Ability to execute a structured cocktail program without hands-on training.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and bar techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency, accuracy and speed.
• Professional appearance and hospitality-forward mindset.
• Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Stand for the duration of shifts and lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high levels of polished, professional guest service while maintaining a safe and well-controlled bar environment.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization and sanitation of the bar area in accordance with standards and health requirements.
• Work efficiently to ensure timely beverage service for bar guests and dining room during high-volume periods.
• Serve as a primary point of communication between bar team and servers, bussers, and runners.
• Complete opening, closing, and side work duties per procedures and uphold standards.
• Ensure products are used accurately, responsibly, and per Beverage Director’s guidelines.
• Maintain proper back bar setup and labeling of spirits.
• Prepare cocktails with precise measurement and proper techniques.
• Ensure prep items are labeled, dated and stocked for service.
• Build professional guest rapport while maintaining efficiency and service standards.

Skills

Bartending

High-volume service

Cocktails

Attention to detail

Hospitality

Cash handling

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Job description

Toca Madera in Houston is seeking an experienced Bartender to deliver high-quality, hospitality-driven beverage service in an elevated dining environment. You will independently manage bar service, prepare cocktails using precise techniques, and maintain cleanliness and organization to support a smooth service flow.

The role requires a minimum of two years of bartending in a full-service, high-volume setting, with a structured cocktail program knowledge and strong hospitality mindset.