Lead Bartender (QUA Dining-Fountain Valley, CA)

TPC Group Corp • Fountain Valley, CA

6d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Kei Concepts is looking for an experienced Lead Bartender to help support daily bar operations and create a positive guest experience. This position will prepare high-quality beverages, support the bartending team, and help maintain consistent service and bar standards. The ideal candidate enjoys working with others, has strong bartending knowledge, and can stay organized in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Requirements

• Previous bartending experience required
• Knowledge of cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, and responsible alcohol service
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent beverage quality
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Positive and professional approach
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Food Handler Card certification required; paid training will be provided if needed
• Responsible Beverage Service certification required or must be obtained within the legally required timeframe

Nice To Haves

• Previous full-service restaurant experience preferred
• Lead bartender, bar trainer, or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service dining support, including greeting guests, taking food and beverage orders, entering orders into the point-of-sale system, serving food and drinks, checking in with guests, and processing payments
• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards
• Provide friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable service to guests
• Support bartenders and bar support team members during service
• Assist with training new bartenders on recipes, service standards, opening and closing procedures, and responsible alcohol service
• Help ensure beverages are prepared accurately, consistently, and efficiently
• Support a smooth flow of service during busy periods
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar
• Complete opening, closing, and assigned side-work duties
• Monitor liquor, wine, beer, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and other bar supplies
• Inform management of low inventory, product shortages, equipment concerns, or operational needs
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and properly storing bar inventory
• Follow proper cash-handling and point-of-sale procedures
• Verify guest identification and follow all applicable alcohol-service laws
• Practice responsible alcohol service
• Communicate clearly with management, servers, kitchen team members, and other employees
• Assist with guest questions or concerns and involve management when appropriate
• Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and company procedures
• Support additional bar-related responsibilities as needed

Benefits

• tips
• paid training will be provided if needed

What This Job Offers

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