Bartender

King's Seafood Company•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

Water Grill is seeking seasoned Bartenders who are passionate about food and beverage and interested in career growth in the restaurant industry. Bartenders provide friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable guest service, contribute to a team service environment, and follow company standards and guidelines. The position involves preparing and serving drinks and food, taking and processing orders and payments, maintaining a clean and organized bar, and completing assigned opening and closing duties. Part-time and full-time Bartenders are advertised as averaging $500–$2,000 per week, with hourly pay of $18.47 plus guest-provided tips. The advertised take-home range is an estimate based on current averages and schedule flexibility and availability; it is not guaranteed.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
Five years of experience as a restaurant bartender in a similar volume setting with a craft/classic cocktail program.
High school graduate; some college.
Current California Food Handler’s Card.
Ability to communicate satisfactorily in spoken and written English with guests, management, and coworkers.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to maintain complete knowledge of bartender service steps and KSC standards.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned opening duties.
Take guests’ food and beverage orders, using suggestive selling techniques.
Enter orders into the point-of-sale system; if it is inoperative, document orders legibly and communicate with the expeditor.
Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages at the bar and to guests and servers.
Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the assigned station and service areas.
Open wine and champagne bottles for guests and serve wine by the glass.
Prepare coffee varieties according to restaurant standards.
Serve food courses and non-alcoholic beverages to guests.
Acknowledge guests, anticipate their needs, and respond promptly, even when busy.
Interact courteously and professionally with guests, management, and coworkers.
Maintain the bar top during service and clean it for the next guest.
Wash and stock bar glassware throughout the shift.
Present guest checks and process payments according to cash-handling and credit policies.
Clean and wipe down the bar after guests depart.
Collect and report tips at the end of the assigned shift.
Complete assigned closing duties, bartender checkout, and closing reports; report to the manager before leaving.