Bartender

SDCM • San Diego, CA

90d

About The Position

The newly reimagined Whaling Bar is looking for a reliable team-oriented Bartender to join the team. Our employees receive competitive salaries and hourly rates. We offer company wide restaurant discounts. The Whaling Bar promotes from within and each team-member will work closely with award-winning chefs and leading beverage directors. Our company sincerely values a proper work-life balance, offering the accommodations and flexibility our workforce community requires. The Whaling Bar is committed to maintaining our diverse and inclusive workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Responsibilities

• Verify identification and age requirements of guests
• Make traditional classics and creative modern classic cocktails with the proper mise en place, form, and consistency.
• Set up, and open the bar with fresh ingredients, garnish, ice, mise en place, glassware, etc. in a timely manner.
• Close down the bar at late hours, taking out trash, cleaning mise en place, stocking liquor, beer, N/A, silverware, etc.
• Process payments from guests, cash handling and tip entering at high speeds.
• Clean glasses, mise en place, bar utensils, guest area in a prompt way.
• Be able to make suggestions based on guest tastes and preferences using classic cocktails and food menu knowledge.
• Build a rapport with regular guests to create a positive atmosphere for repetitive business.
• Attend scheduled bar staff meetings, cleans, and outings.
• Deal with guest experience, imperfections with a mature, warm, problem solving character.
• Available to work 8 or more hours on your feet with vigorous shaking and constant socializing.
• Open to having a flexible schedule working am daytime hours to late in the night, depending on venue.
• Carry buckets of ice, full kegs, and large items up to 160lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and hourly rates
• Company wide restaurant discounts
• Opportunities for promotion from within
• Work closely with award-winning chefs and leading beverage directors
• Work-life balance accommodations and flexibility
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce

What This Job Offers