Bartender Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Bartender

SDCMSan Diego, CA
$18Onsite

About The Position

Kettner Exchange is looking for a reliable team-oriented Bartender to join the team. The Bartender will be responsible for verifying guest identification and age, preparing a variety of cocktails, setting up and opening the bar, closing down the bar, processing payments, cleaning, making suggestions based on guest preferences, building rapport with regular guests, attending staff meetings, and handling guest experiences with a positive attitude. The role requires availability to work 8 or more hours on your feet, with a flexible schedule including day and night hours. Physical demands include carrying buckets of ice, full kegs, and large items up to 60lbs. Kettner Exchange values work-life balance and offers flexibility. The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Requirements

  • Available to work 8 or more hours on your feet with vigorous shaking and constant socializing.
  • Open to having a flexible schedule working am daytime hours to late in the night, depending on venue.
  • Carry buckets of ice, full kegs, and large items up to 60lbs.

Nice To Haves

  • Team-oriented

Responsibilities

  • Verify identification and age requirements of guests
  • Make traditional classics and creative modern classic cocktails with the proper mise en place, form, and consistency.
  • Set up, and open the bar with fresh ingredients, garnish, ice, mise en place, glassware, etc. in a timely manner.
  • Close down the bar at late hours, taking out trash, cleaning mise en place, stocking liquor, beer, N/A, silverware, etc.
  • Process payments from guests, cash handling and tip entering at high speeds.
  • Clean glasses, mise en place, bar utensils, guest area in a prompt way.
  • Make suggestions based on guest tastes and preferences using classic cocktails and food menu knowledge.
  • Build a rapport with regular guests to create a positive atmosphere for repetitive business.
  • Attend scheduled bar staff meetings, cleans, and outings.
  • Deal with guest experience, imperfections with a mature, warm, problem solving character.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and hourly rates
  • Company wide restaurant discounts
  • Promotes from within
  • Work-life balance
  • Accommodations and flexibility

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Bartender salary in San Diego, CA is approximately $38,000 per year, with a typical range of $35,000 to $40,000.
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