ServerBartender

Crossroads Kitchen; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training to develop culinary, wine and

cocktail knowledge

Job summary

Crossroads Kitchen in West Hollywood, CA invites a skilled server and bartender to join our upscale plant‑based dining team.

You will welcome guests, present menus, upsell pairings, take orders, process payments, and maintain a polished bar and dining area.

Applicants should have at least two years of experience in fine dining, a Food Handler's Certification, and a passion for wine and cocktails; we offer tips and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience customer servicing & Bartending in upscale restaurant or fine‑dining, with strong knowledge of high end wine, spirits, and cocktails required.
• Great personality and people skills to provide a positive, memorable experience for guests.
• Maintain Food Handler's Certification.
• Knowledge and practice of workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to walk and stand during entire shift; continuously reach, bend, lift, carry; be able to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with all employees in order to maintain an efficient atmosphere and an effective food and beverage service.
• Welcome guests and present bar and restaurant menu. Assess customer needs and assist in choosing their orders.
• Describe menu items to customers and attempt to upsell complementing food and beverage items off the menu.
• Take beverage and food orders and ensure accuracy of orders; verify identification and age requirement to uphold compliance with all food and beverage regulations.
• Serve sections as determined by management; Anticipate guest's needs and offer your assistance before the guest has to ask for it.
• Input POS items ordered and tally printed bills with order slips; take and process cash or credit card payments.
• Interact with guests in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner.
• Maintain specific side‑work and ensure the total cleanliness and smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; well‑groomed hair and personal hygiene are essential.
• All other duties as assigned by Director/Manager.
• Prepare and serve a diverse range of beverages, including classic cocktails, wine, and spirits, with flair and precision.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on drink pairings to complement our menu offerings.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Engage with guests in a professional and personable manner, enhancing their overall dining experience.
• Manage and restock bar inventory, keeping track of supplies and proactively addressing any shortages.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.
• Stay informed about industry trends and continuously refine mixology skills.

Skills

Customer service

Bartending

Wine knowledge

Upselling

Education

Food Handler's Certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

Join us in the hub of Melrose - Fairfax Fashion District in West Hollywood!

Since 2013, Crossroads Kitchen has grown in recognition as an upscale eatery providing our local West Hollywood and LA community with refined vegan dishes, paired with the best wines & cocktails.

Our fine dining décor and ambiance welcomes guests to have the best experience, in the first plant‑based restaurant in town to have a full bar with an inspired cocktail program. There are no obvious vegan cues and most guests don't even make the connection that the menus is plant-based - they just know that our restaurant is inviting and the food is wonderfully delicious.

Crossroads is an intersection where vegans, flexitarian's, omnivores and meat eaters can cross paths to share a delicious meal and a good time. We believe great food should be enjoyed by everyone! If you share the same enthusiasm, we’d love to have you join our growing team!

What We Offer:

• Tips from fine‑dining clientele, and hourly pay is negotiable based on your experience ($18.42 per hour plus tips)
• We offer employee discounts and great training to develop culinary foods, wine and cocktail knowledge.

Responsibilities While Serving:

• Work as a team with all employees in order to maintain an efficient atmosphere and an effective food and beverage service.
• Welcome guests and present bar and restaurant menu. Assess customer needs and assist in choosing their orders.
• Describe menu items to customers and attempt to upsell complementing food and beverage items off the menu.
• Take beverage and food orders and ensure accuracy of orders; verify identification and age requirement to uphold compliance with all food and beverage regulations.
• Serve sections as determined by management; Anticipate guest's needs and offer your assistance before the guest has to ask for it.
• Input POS items ordered and tally printed bills with order slips; take and process cash or credit card payments.
• Interact with guests in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner.
• Maintain specific side‑work and ensure the total cleanliness and smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; well‑groomed hair and personal hygiene are essential.
• All other duties as assigned by Director/Manager.

Responsibilities While Bartending:

• Prepareand serve a diverse range of beverages, including classic cocktails, wine, andspirits, with flair and precision.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on drink pairings to complement ourmenu offerings.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring compliance with health andsafety standards.
• Engage with guests in a professional and personable manner, enhancing theiroverall dining experience.
• Manage and restock bar inventory, keeping track of supplies and proactivelyaddressing any shortages.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure seamless service delivery andguest satisfaction.
• Stay informed about industry trends and continuously refine mixology skills.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 2 years of experience customer servicing & Bartending in upscale restaurant or fine‑dining, with strong knowledge of high end wine, spirits, and cocktails required.
• Great personality and people skills to provide a positive, memorable experience for guests.
• Maintain Food Handler's Certification.
• Knowledge and practice of workplace safety safety procedures.
• Ability to walk and stand during entire shift; continuously reach, bend, lift, carry; be able to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.

Crossroads Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.