Seasonal Bartender (San Francisco Bay Area)
About The Position
Cinépolis USA is hiring a seasonal Bartender for its theater operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bartenders help create an enjoyable guest experience by providing warm, efficient service; recommending menu items; and preparing drinks consistently, quickly, and according to recipes and guidelines. The role also involves maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work area in a fast-paced theater environment. The position reports to the General Manager and has no supervisory responsibility. Bartenders serve guests at the bar, lobby, and lounge, and support food and beverage service for server orders. Seasonal work may include nights, holidays, and weekends. The theater environment has typical cinema noise, dust, and activity, with noise ranging from moderate to high depending on the area. The role involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling items, as well as occasional lifting.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- At least 1 year of bartending experience with a full bar.
- ServSafe and alcohol training certifications are required.
- Ability to use the Vista Point of Sale System and perform basic math.
- Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with employees, guests, and management.
- Ability to stay organized and prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Strong communication skills and ability to handle difficult or stressful situations positively.
- Flexible availability, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Greet guests promptly with a smile and warm hospitality.
- Take food and beverage orders rapidly and accurately, using selling techniques with each guest.
- Know bar and menu items and make recommendations to create a positive guest experience.
- Check identification to confirm guests meet the minimum age requirement of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.
- Mix, garnish, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for server orders and guests in the bar, lobby, and lounge, following standard recipes.
- Clean as work progresses, including glasses, utensils, and bar equipment, and bus tables.
- Follow alcohol-service and safety practices, including restricting consumption to designated areas, preventing service to intoxicated guests, and seeking management intervention when needed.
- Set up the bar and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Keep the Bar Supervisor informed about inventory levels.
- Wash and sanitize stemware.
- Process payments correctly and promptly.
- Respond to guest complaints and requests, or direct guests to an appropriate resource when unable to assist.
- Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures, including side work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free employee movie tickets, including for a guest.
- Free popcorn and soda while working shifts.
- 50% discount on food and beverage items, excluding alcohol, while working and when visiting as a guest.
- Free meal for employees working four hours or more during a shift.
- Employee recognition program with recognition pin and digital marketing campaign, a private watch party for 20 guests with food and non-alcoholic beverages, or free employee meals for a month.
- Strategic development plans and internal promotional opportunities.
- Gifts for milestone work anniversaries.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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