Bar Production Crew (Seasonal)

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bar Production Crew member is part of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s theater production team and primarily works as a back-of-house bartender. The role prepares guest drink orders according to recipes and specifications while maintaining the company’s standards for service, presentation, safety, quality, and efficiency. It also involves setting up and maintaining the service bar, completing prep and side work, restocking supplies, and supporting the organization and delivery of food and beverage orders.

The crew member works collaboratively in a fast-paced bar or kitchen environment, communicates service-bar needs and urgent matters to teammates and managers, and maintains a clean, organized workplace. The position requires following hygiene and food-safety practices, including allergy and cross-contamination protocols, and using the equipment specified by operational procedures. This is a seasonal role with tip sharing: in applicable venues, 20% of the total tips are allocated to the BOH, while 80% is split among the FOH.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old to serve or handle alcohol.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at one time and repeatedly during the shift.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays, at least three days per week including at least one weekend day.
• Able to move cautiously and work in a busy, sometimes loud environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Able to climb stairs.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate in a fast-paced kitchen or bar environment.
• Applicable beverage knowledge, including any state-required alcohol-service training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare guest drink orders as the back-of-house bartender, following approved recipes and specifications.
• Prepare beverage tickets according to operational processes, prioritizing safety, quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Clean, organize, and maintain assigned equipment, including recurring deep-cleaning tasks and daily sidework checklists.
• Restock supplies, complete prep and side work, and assist with operational tasks needed for efficient service.
• Support the delivery and organization of food and beverage orders as needed.
• Follow company Core Values, Operational Guidelines, and workplace behavior standards.
• Ensure beverage safety and compliance with company and local health standards, including allergy and cross-contamination protocols.
• Use required equipment for beverage preparation, such as jiggers, measuring cups and spoons, and scales.
• Follow cleaning, preparation, and stocking schedules to control waste, support production, and maintain food quality.
• Communicate service-bar needs, concerns, and urgent matters to relevant teammates and managers.
• Maintain a positive and respectful workplace and follow handwashing and hygiene practices.
• Stay current on local beverage compliance regulations, safety courses, and assigned online training.

Benefits

• Free movies and food.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits are available to full-time and part-time teammates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed