Lead Bartender
Brew Kitchen Ale House in Los Alamitos, CA is looking to hire a full- or part-time Lead Bartender to serve beverages to our guests while delivering high-quality customer service.
This bartending position with our hospitality team earns a competitive starting income of $60,000 / year , including base salary and gratuity.
We provide excellent benefits , including a 401(k), sick pay, holidays off, paid time off (PTO), flexible schedules, trips to a winery, a 50% discount for employees as well as friends and family after 1 year of employment, and a super generous owner .
Our ideal Lead Bartender is :
- Fast and efficient
- Positive and open-minded
- Highly skilled in mixology
- A motivated restaurant career professional
Does that sound like you? If so, apply today for this full- or part-time restaurant bartending position with our hospitality team!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEAD BARTENER
As a Lead Bartender with our hospitality team, you practice the art of high-quality customer service by taking care of the beverage orders for those who dine with us.
You acknowledge each guest who comes to the bar and properly check the IDs of our younger guests before performing prompt service.
In addition to serving the bartop, you also prepare drinks for guests in our dining area. The drinks you serve include beer, wine, and house specialty cocktail recipes.
Keeping a working knowledge of beer styles, you make sure to use the correct glass with each pour.
In addition, you assist customers with selecting a beverage, inform them of any updates to their food orders, and communicate customer needs to the cook.
You stay current with menu choices and sell our daily specials to guests. Keeping up with inventory, you switch out beer kegs when needed, ensure our alcohol selection is well-stocked, and that all glassware is washed and polished.
You cut up fruits to use as garnishes, ensuring that perishable items are properly stored and dated.
When serving wine or champagne, you use proper wine etiquette and use the correct tools to open bottles. You also make a variety of espresso and non-alcoholic beverages to serve our restaurant guests.
In addition to serving drinks, you make sure that our bar area is kept clean and sanitized. You present guests with checks once they finish and process payments.
Before and after every shift, you balance the cash drawer as well as complete financial summaries and reports to hand off to a manager.
Whether you're assisting with special events or filling in for an absent staff member, you're always up for any task that comes your way.
Having a job where you get to use your superb customer service and bartending skills brings you great fulfillment, which is why you thrive in this full- or part-time position with our restaurant!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LEAD BARTENDER
- At least 21 years old
- 3+ years of upscale or fine dining food service experience
- California food handler's certification
- Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification
- Excellent customer service and sales skills
- Basic math and cash handling skills
Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you able to successfully delegate responsibilities to staff?
Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management? Do you have strong listening skills and a solution-oriented mindset?
Can you provide fast and efficient customer service while maintaining a friendly and tactful demeanor? If yes, you might just be perfect for this full- or part-time bartending position with our hospitality team!
ABOUT BREW KITCHEN ALE HOUSE
At Brew Kitchen Ale House, there's only one way to do things - the right way. We put a seasonal and creative spin on pub fare, including oak-grilled burgers, Artisan-style pizzas, in-house smoked meats, house-made specialty sausages, healthy salads, and killer street tacos.
Our brews have a freshness and vitality that can only be created by using the finest ingredients with an uncompromising commitment to quality.
We strive to be the best at what we do and provide a well-designed, comfortable place for people to hang out and relax at any time of the day.
Part of our mission is to recruit, train, and retain a diverse staff of friendly and knowledgeable personalities that add value to our customer's alehouse experience.
Our employees have the opportunity to join a tight-knit team where they get to work with the best people . We also offer great benefits and flexible schedules to help our staff strike the perfect work-life balance .
WORK SCHEDULE FOR A LEAD BARTENDER
This full- or part-time restaurant bartending position with our hospitality team works a flexible schedule from Tuesday to Sunday, 4 PM to 10 PM .
Work as little as 4 days a week to generate the starting income!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HOSPITALITY TEAM?
If you feel that you have the right customer service and beverage serving skills for this full- or part-time restaurant bartending job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application .
We look forward to meeting you!
Location : 90720
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