Restaurant Bartender

Appellation Lodi - Wine & Roses Resort and Spa•Lodi, CA

10d•$17 - $40

About The Position

Americana House, a new restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Charlie Palmer, is seeking experienced mixologists to deliver an outstanding guest experience in a vibrant, fast-paced setting. The Restaurant Bartender prepares classic and innovative cocktails, provides knowledgeable and attentive service, and makes thoughtful decisions with guest safety in mind. The role requires professionalism, creativity, attention to detail, and collaboration with the restaurant team. This is a part-time position with flexible availability required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be of legal drinking age.
At least 2 years of bartending experience.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under stress, manage time, and exercise good judgment in guest and employee situations.
Flexibility to perform different job roles within the restaurant.
Knowledge of POS systems and accurate order entry.
Physical ability to stand constantly and repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs; bend the neck; walk, carry bottles, trays, and plates; bend, grasp, push, pull, twist, power-grasp, and reach below, above, and at shoulder level.
Occasional ability to carry cases of wine and beverages and stoop to ground level to retrieve items.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, reach, and lift and carry equipment and supplies.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods, up to 4 hours, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to walk over uneven ground and use stairs while serving guests, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to see and read POS systems and printed material with or without vision aids, and hear and understand speech at normal levels.

Responsibilities

Prepare 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 each shift, complete cashier reports, resolve discrepancies, and secure the bank.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of alcoholic beverages, wines, and restaurant menus, including ingredients, preparation, and specials; suggest food and beverage options to guests.
Be able to carry out all server functions.
Perform opening and closing side work, restock, and complete other duties as required.
Secure liquor, beer, wine, 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 daily-service and monthly inventories.