Bartender

2 years

Looking for a experienced Bartender!!

The James Beard Award winning duo of chef Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne seek dynamic individuals to join our team at A.O.C. located in Brentwood. Looking for an energetic, charismatic, detail oriented professional bartender. Applicant should be reliable, responsible, able to handle multiple priorities and truly enjoy being part of the hospitality culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and a minimum of 2 years fine dining experience with strong liquor, food and wine knowledge.

Position Description: Serve guests at bar and liaise with kitchen. The Bartender is an important salesperson and a key principal team member who will determine the nature of our client's experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide proper service for guests.

• Take guest food and drink orders. Place orders with kitchen to ensure correct timing and guide guest experience.

• Collect and organize payment for food and drink.

• Maintain clean station and service areas. Keep station tidy as you work.

• Clean and polish glasses, utensils and service equipment with care.

• Stock service stations with all necessary wares for shift.

Qualifications

An excellent candidate will exhibit the following:

Required

• RBS (Resposible Beverage Service) certificate of completion.
• Knowledge of principles and steps of service for providing excellent service. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting and maintaining quality standards for service in both food and beverage and ability to evaluate overall customer satisfaction.

• Actively looks for ways to help guests and their co-workers.

• Critical thinking: uses logic and reasoning when a problem arises and is able to find solutions.

• Ability to observe, receive, learn and otherwise obtain information from training and relevant sources.

• Ability to prioritize, work efficiently and quickly while maintaining a clean work station.
  
  
• Strong bar product knowledge with proficiency in classic and craft cocktail mixing and prep techniques.

Preferred

• Understanding of seasonal ingredients. Familiarity with chef-driven cuisine.

• Experience using TOAST POS.

• Minimum 2 year of fine dining experience.

(We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.)

Compensation: Hourly ($17.87) plus tips

Customer Service Orientation

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Multitasking Ability

Organizational Skills

Work Ethic

Ability to Learn Quickly

Creativity in Mixology

Knowledge of Food and Beverage Pairing

Ability to Handle High Pressure Situations

Commitment to Cleanliness and Hygiene

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