Restaurant Bartender

Appellation Lodi•Lodi, CA

12d

About The Position

Americana House, a new restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Charlie Palmer, is seeking an experienced bartender to provide an outstanding guest experience in a vibrant, fast-paced restaurant environment. The role involves preparing classic and innovative cocktails, serving food and drinks, handling payments and cash, maintaining bar cleanliness and stock, and contributing to opening and closing duties. Bartenders are expected to demonstrate professionalism, creativity, attention to detail, responsible alcohol service, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach. This is a part-time position with flexible availability required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is $16.90 per hour plus gratuity averaging $34–$40 per hour. Listed benefits include 401(k) matching, Aflac supplemental coverage, and a team member discount.

Requirements

Must be of legal drinking age.
At least 2 years of bartending experience.
Able to manage multiple priorities, work under stress, manage time, and exercise good judgment in guest and employee situations.
Flexible in performing different job roles within the restaurant.
Knowledgeable in using a POS system and entering orders accurately.
Constant standing and repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs, and bending of the neck.
Frequent walking; carrying bottles, trays with drinks, and plates of food; bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, twisting the body and neck; power grasping; and reaching below, above, and at shoulder level.
Occasional carrying of cases of wine and beverage items and stooping to ground level to retrieve items.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and reach; lift and carry equipment and supplies; and walk and stand for long periods, up to 4 hours.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and walk over uneven ground and up and down stairs to serve guests, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to see and read POS and printed material with or without vision aids.
Able to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

Responsibilities

Prepare guest drink orders promptly according to specified recipes and measuring systems.
Take food and drink orders from bar patrons.
Collect accurate payment for food and drinks served.
Count the bank at the beginning and end of shifts, complete cashier reports, resolve discrepancies, and secure the bank.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of alcoholic beverages, wines, restaurant menus, ingredients, preparation, and specials.
Suggest appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages.
Carry out all server functions.
Perform other duties as required, including opening and closing side work and restocking.
Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and bar storage areas.
Set up and maintain the cleanliness and condition of the bar, bar unit, tables, and tools.
Keep the liquor bin and other bar storage areas organized.
Participate as needed in inventory for daily bar service and monthly inventories.
Exercise sound judgment in guest and employee situations and prioritize safety and responsible alcohol service.