Bartender - Santa Cruz, United States - The Neighbor's Pub

Description

• Welcome guests, provides exemplary service for guests, and provides accurate information about the menu, events, and the company.
• Prepare alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for guests. Serve multiple guests at bar and via servers, take orders, handle monetary transactions, and follow up with guests for their needs. Ability to anticipate guests' needs and act accordingly.
• Responsible for opening or closing the restaurant, ensuring security systems are in place. May be responsible for arranging furniture and setting tables for regular use, events, private reservations.
• Reviews inventory, anticipates needs, and reports inventory needs to management. May be responsible for ordering inventory and supplies.
• Complies with company policies and local, state, and federal laws.
• Maintains a sanitary working environment. May be required to wash glassware and other dishes, cleans bar area and other areas as required.
• Work collaboratively to create a positive community environment for guests and fellow employees.
• Attend regularly scheduled employee meetings and other meetings as required.
• May be required to take photos and assist with marketing needs.
• May be responsible for training and leading fellow employees. May be dayof contact for events and private reservations.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

• 2 to 5 years of experience as a barista, bartender, or similar role.
• Ability to perform all tasks and requirements of the job
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to effectively solve problems and multitask in highpaced environments
• At least 21 years of age.

• 3+ years of experience as a bartender in a highvolume full service bar and some experience as a barista.
• Successful completion of the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control's LEAD Program, Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training, or similar program within the last 3 years is a plus
• Possession of a valid California Food Handler Card and/or First Aid/CPR is a plus.

• Knowledgeable about coffee, tea, beer, wine, liquor, and other beverages. Knowledgeable about preparation of such beverages. Knowledgeable about food and beverage pairings. When needed, educate and assist guests in ordering using this knowledge. Ability to meet requests regarding allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Working knowledge of coffeehouse, bar, and restaurant supplies and equipment operation such as, but not limited to: espresso machines, keg taps, soda guns, small dishwashers.
• Education directly related to the job is a plus.
• Understanding of Santa Cruz, especially of the local LGBTQ+ history and community, is a plus.

• Able to communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish, American Sign Language, or another language that is commonly used in the Santa Cruz area is a plus as it will help create an equitable experience for our guests.

• This role often requires the ability to bend, squat, lift items that weigh up to 50 pounds, and stand for long periods.

• Flexible schedule

• Bar
• Café
• Casual dining restaurant

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only