Bartenders are responsible for preparing beverages for guests according to recipe, as well as serving food for guests that dine in the bar area.

Assists with Busser, Food Runner and Barista duties as directed. A friendly, accommodating demeanor, as well as an ability to multitask, are essential for success in this position.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve beverages to guests according to recipes and contracts
• Stock / restock appropriate areas of the bar with alcohol, glassware, ice and supplies
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Effectively service a full bar top, cocktail station, and dining room orders
• Safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
• Ability to safely tolerate hands being exposed to liquids frequently, including water, cleaning solutions, alcohol, various juices and other liquids
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives and blenders
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and / or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and / or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
• Safely and properly change beer kegs, CO2 tanks and soda dispensers
• Manually wash and sanitize glassware using a three compartment sink
• Account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory
• Responsible for the security and reconciliation of the bar cash drawer
• Ability to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and account for and balance all sales / receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
• Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
• Use sales techniques and present and encourage current promotions to guests
• Follow all steps of service
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders / restrictions
• Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system and Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana is currently interviewing for a knowledgeable, experienced, service-oriented Bartender. Experience in a similar environment is required.

As a bartender, you'll wow our guests with outstanding service and hospitality. Our successful bartender will be gracious, friendly and be able to multitask in a high volume environment while focusing on exceeding guest expectations.

1 year of pervious full service bartender experience is required.

What we're looking for :

• Ability to make guest recommendations through knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, beer and a la carte food service Serving full menu and bar including wine and specialty cocktails.
• Delivering drinks and food correctly and efficiently Closing out checks and reconciling cash in a timely fashion
• Adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines while maintaining a positive teamwork attitude
• Communicating clearly, professionally, and respectfully Monitoring guest satisfaction
• Having a flexible work schedule including weekend availability
• Full bar service including wine, beer, specialty cocktails and espresso drinks
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with Il Fornaio standard drink recipes.
• Assume responsibility for the quality of guests' experience.
• Maintains a Guest focus while performing duties.
• Adhere to food safety standards and procedures
• Prior experience as Bartender, Mixologist, or bar back is very helpful in being successful at this job.
• RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) Certificate required in CA locations.
• Foodhandler Card required
• What we offer :

Flexible scheduling

Excellent training program

Health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Career growth opportunities

The Hot Behind You Hospitality Management Group is the parent company of six thriving concepts in the heart of the Silicon Valley.

Our company creates environments that foster personal growth & experience through hospitality.

The Hot Behind You Hospitality Management Group is passionate about our community & the people in it. Concepts created by owners Angelique & Jim Stump have all of the design elements that they love.

They love color, life, and love. Food, wine, booze, art, theater, dance, and music are their passions. They bring their enthusiasm for professional but unpretentious service to the south bay.

Their goal is to create a regular out of everyone.

The Bartender is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of all cocktails, wine, beer, juice and soda. Following the set recipes of The Hot Behind You Hospitality Management Group (THBY) is required at all times to ensure a consistent product for our guests.

The bartender is responsible for maintaining a clean and presentable bar that is stocked appropriately for service. Above all, a bartender at THBY is responsible for safe and responsible service of alcoholic beverages at all times confirming legal drinking age through acceptable identification, refusing service to guests who are not of legal drinking age or who may be intoxicated, and communicating with management of any incident involving alcohol.

As a bartender at THBY you must have the knowledge, character, drive and attitude to learn what you do not know and TEACH what you do know.

Your job is multifaceted, and you must have a command of liquor, wine, beer, food, recipes, mixology, people, POS, and the possess the ability to make correct change in order for you to be successful;

all that and you have to be hospitable too! You need to be quick of hand, wit and mind. The following guidelines will help you understand your unique responsibilities here at THBY.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain professional atmosphere in all guest areas.
• Proper grooming and appearance standards are expected at all times
• Always be nice, warm, friendly, caring and helpful; and treat all colleagues with care and respect
• Fridges should be cleaned regularly with special attention paid to old fruit and vegetables, long-opened wine bottles, juices and standing water.

If it is at a state of inferior quality, it doesn’t belong.

• All bar fruit must be washed thoroughly and free of stickers before being used in the bar.
• It is the bartender’s responsibility to ensure that all drinks are served with fresh, attractive, appropriate, consistent garnish.
• All drinks are served on a coaster / cocktail napkin in the bar.
• You are responsible for cleaning the bar top regularly and maintaining a neat and orderly appearance.
• You will be expected to deliver a prompt, friendly greeting whether able to assist immediately or not.
• Offer food menu for every guest making specific suggestions.
• Bartender’s wine knowledge includes the ability to make wine suggestions, recommend wine and food pairings, knowledge of storage location of all wines and the ability to accurately identify the labels of different wines from THBY wine list.
• You are expected to produce cocktails for bar patrons and dining room guests according to the recipe standards listed in the Recipe Guide section of this manual.
• You are expected to re-stock any used items before leaving at the end of the shift

Qualifications :

• At least 21 years old or older
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Strong sense of urgency and proficient at multitasking
• 2+ years of Bartender experience preferred; not required
• Ability to fluently read, write and speak English

Benefits / Perks 30% - 50% discounts on all food Full health benefits for employees who work 30 hours a week on average

Complete our short application today!

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana is currently interviewing for a knowledgeable, experienced, service-oriented Bartender. Experience in a similar environment is required.

As a bartender, you'll wow our guests with outstanding service and hospitality. Our successful bartender will be gracious, friendly and be able to multitask in a high volume environment while focusing on exceeding guest expectations.

1 year of pervious full service bartender experience is required.

What we're looking for :

• Ability to make guest recommendations through knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, beer and a la carte food service Serving full menu and bar including wine and specialty cocktails.
• Delivering drinks and food correctly and efficiently Closing out checks and reconciling cash in a timely fashion
• Adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines while maintaining a positive teamwork attitude
• Communicating clearly, professionally, and respectfully Monitoring guest satisfaction
• Having a flexible work schedule including weekend availability
• Full bar service including wine, beer, specialty cocktails and espresso drinks
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with Il Fornaio standard drink recipes.
• Assume responsibility for the quality of guests' experience.
• Maintains a Guest focus while performing duties.
• Adhere to food safety standards and procedures
• Prior experience as Bartender, Mixologist, or bar back is very helpful in being successful at this job.
• RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) Certificate required in CA locations.
• Foodhandler Card required
• What we offer :

Flexible scheduling

Excellent training program

Health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Career growth opportunities

NOW HIRING / IMMEDIATELY HIRING :

Bartenders / Bartender

Like most great ideas, Rock Bottom started out as a simple thought : create the best place for friends to share a beer and a bite.

Fast forward twenty plus years and you will find Rock Bottom in over 10 cities across the US with over 700 original brews and more than 125 industry awards.

The Rock Bottom vision starts with a great team. We help our restaurants see this vision by empowering our people to take care of their Guests, while having fun and producing a made-from-scratch product.

Your role is to deliver exceptional guest service in the bar area and is key to our restaurants success as you contribute to delivering a perfectly crafted experience to our guests!

Your commitment to us :

• Deliver genuine hospitality while you efficiently craft every drink to perfection and serve guests responsibly
• Be fanatical in mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for guests at our bar and provide drinks and service to Team Members following standard recipes and procedures
• Guide our guests through our food and beverage menus while demonstrating a thorough knowledge of all our food and beverage offerings
• Provide timely, attentive, fun and friendly service to guests and service Team Members to ensure our guests feel valued and well cared for
• Take pride in keeping the bar area clean, sanitized and stocked
• Create positive first impressions that build loyalty in return guests
• Make our guests feel welcome by engaging with them and creating a lively and fun atmosphere!

Our commitment to you :

• Part-time or full-time hours at a highly competitive rate of pay.
• Comprehensive benefits program offered to all team members including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plus voluntary benefits.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school, life and family.
• Advancement Opportunities.
• Team Member discounts.

Requirements :

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Alcohol certification and Serve Safe a plus!
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery (RB) is a well established, full service restaurant concept that has growth opportunities for team members in a full service casual dining restaurant company.

At RockBottom you can grow your career with us. This restaurant front of house job for bar tender or barback or mixologist will focus on guest service and bar customers in which you will be expected to provide great customer service in addition to drink preparation.

Bar tender roles also must interact with co-workers in a friendly and thoughtful manner in addition to other front of house team members.

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. As a SPB Hospitality Team Member you may be asked to perform additional related duties to meet ongoing needs.