Special Events Bartender

Specialty Restaurants Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Odyssey, part of Specialty Restaurants Corporation in Granada Hills, CA, is seeking a bartender to craft cocktails, mix ingredients accurately, and deliver friendly service to bar guests.

You will stock garnishes, maintain ice and glassware, manage liquor inventory, process payments at the POS, and uphold alcohol awareness procedures.

The role emphasizes neat appearance, adherence to uniform policy, and contributing to a 5-star guest experience in a farm-to-table dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Mix drinks accurately, quickly, and without waste.
• Serve drinks and food to bar guests.
• Observe guests to respond to their needs and ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Follow alcohol awareness procedures to prevent intoxication.
• Participate in and pass alcohol awareness and safety training classes.
• Stock and prepare garnishes for drinks.
• Maintain inventory of liquor, mixes, and bar supplies.
• Collect payments and operate POS efficiently.
• Balance and secure all money at end of shift.
• Wear neat, company-approved uniform at all times.

Skills

Mix drinks

Serve guests

POS operation

Inventory management

Alcohol awareness

Tools

POS system

Job description

About Us

Specialty Restaurants Corporation, a leader in the hospitality industry, was founded in 1958 and is a high-spirited and successful family-owned corporation. Perched atop the scenic hills of Granada Hills, The Odyssey offers breathtaking panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley, providing an unforgettable dining experience. As a proud leader in farm-to-table cuisine, we are committed to delivering fresh, vibrant, and flavorful dishes that celebrate the best of California's seasonal ingredients.

Recognized as one of OpenTable's Diners' Choice Award winners and consistently ranked among the top scenic restaurants in Los Angeles, The Odyssey has been a premier dining destination for decades. Our exceptional hospitality and innovative culinary approach have also earned us accolades from local food critics and publications, solidifying our reputation as a must-visit culinary landmark.

Our mission at The Odyssey/Specialty Restaurants Corporation is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5-star experience for our teams, guests, and community. We are all about advancement and growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment.

We look forward to adding our next valued team member!

Job Duties

• Possess a wide range of drink recipes and be able to mix drinks accurately, quickly, and without waste.


• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails and other beverages.


• Serve drinks and food to bar guests.


• Observe guests to respond to their needs and ensure total guest satisfaction by serving all items in a friendly and timely manner.


• Follow alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication of guests and handling an intoxicated guest.


• Participate in and pass alcohol awareness and safety training classes.


• Stock and prepare garnishes for drinks.


• Maintain an adequate supply of ice, glasses, and other bar supplies.


• Responsible for ordering and maintaining an inventory of liquor, mixes, and other bar supplies.


• Collect payment and operate P.O.S. computer quickly and efficiently.


• Balance and secure all moneys at the end of shift.


• Must be dressed neatly and well groomed in clean, Company approved uniform at all times.


• Must be able to operate P.O.S. computer, make change correctly, and make credit card transactions.

Strength Demands

• Medium work. Includes exerting approx. 30 lbs several times per shift.


• Walking and standing during a 6-8 hour shift.