Experienced Bartender Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant Sacramento

Aiona Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Aiona, an upscale Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Sacramento, is seeking experienced, polished bartenders to join its opening team. Bartenders lead bar service during evening, dinner, and event-focused shifts, serving bar guests, dining room tables, and private events. The role emphasizes craft cocktails, wine by the glass, and attentive, professional hospitality in a very fast-paced bar with an active happy hour. Bartenders work with ownership, management, the sommelier team, and front-of-house leadership to deliver a high-level beverage program that complements Aiona’s Mediterranean-inspired menu and refined guest experience. Compensation is $16.90 per hour.

Requirements

2–3+ years of bartending experience in an upscale, craft cocktail, or high-volume restaurant or bar environment.
Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer.
Ability to execute drinks accurately and efficiently during busy evening service while remaining composed and professional.
Polished guest-facing communication skills, including with business and VIP clientele.
Familiarity with POS systems.
Team-oriented approach and willingness to support servers, barbacks, and other front-of-house roles.
Reliability and punctuality.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and major event nights.
Hands-on attitude and willingness to perform cleaning, preparation, and side work.

Nice To Haves

Interest in Mediterranean flavors and ingredients.
Familiarity with Toast POS or a similar system.

Responsibilities

Provide warm, professional, and efficient bar service while upholding hospitality and presentation standards.
Prepare craft cocktails, classic drinks, and house specialties consistently, accurately, and with attention to detail.
Present and describe cocktails, spirits, and wines by the glass, making recommendations based on guest preferences.
Prepare drinks for dining room servers and ensure timely, accurate ticket execution.
Collaborate with the sommelier team on wine service, bottle handling, and basic pairing guidance when appropriate.
Keep the bar clean, organized, and stocked, including mise en place, garnishes, glassware, and backup supplies.
Use the POS system to enter orders, manage tabs, process payments, and follow cash-handling procedures.
Monitor alcohol consumption, check IDs, practice responsible beverage service, and alert management when intervention is needed.
Maintain a discreet, professional tone with business, political, and VIP clientele and adjust engagement to the setting.
Support private dining and special events by following BEOs and executing preset menus, batched cocktails, and timing requests.
Communicate with managers, servers, and barbacks about service flow, inventory needs, and guest concerns.
Complete opening and closing duties, including cleaning, restocking, inventory counts, and basic preparation.