Specialty Bartender (Seasonal)

Alamo Drafthouse • Mountain View, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Bartender is part of the Alamo Bar Crew, preparing and serving craft cocktails, draft beer, shakes, sodas, and other beverages ordered in the theater. The role focuses on delivering a high-quality guest experience while prioritizing safety, accuracy, and operational standards. Bartenders work as individual contributors within a team and must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

This is a seasonal position at the Mountain View, California location. The listed compensation range is $19.70–$22.70 plus tips. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema describes its mission as ensuring every guest and teammate has an awesome experience and is excited to come back.

Requirements

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and transport and position kegs weighing up to 130 lbs.
• Ability to stand in one place for extended periods.
• Ability to move cautiously and work in a dimly lit and sometimes loud environment.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Comfort wearing a cloth or face covering at all times.
• Schedule flexibility for early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Active alcohol certification with the applicable state agency.
• Active food handlers certification with the applicable state agency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-volume food production environment is preferred but not required.
• Being a cinephile is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the company’s Core Values, Code of Conduct, and Operational Guidelines.
• Follow safety standards and protocols and maintain knowledge of Alamo policies and procedures.
• Field, organize, and prepare guest drink tickets according to approved operational processes, with a focus on safety, quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Use required bar tools, including jiggers, measurers, spoons, and shakers, for preparations according to operating protocols.
• Regularly communicate needs, concerns, and other important information with teammates and managers.
• Clean, prepare, organize, and maintain bar areas as assigned.
• Support delivery of food and beverage orders as business needs dictate.

Benefits

• Free movies and food
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits are available to full-time and part-time teammates

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed