Bartender

About the role

The Surfing Fox, located in The Pierside Hotel, is seeking a Bartender in serving guests with creativity and passion! Work Where You Belong! California Cuisine with a side of Sunshine! Fresh, SoCal flavors with an ocean breeze. The clink of glasses on that first toast of the trip. That state of mind where everything just feels so…easy. That’s what you’ll find at The Surfing Fox. Built on a menu of fresh, local flavors, Santa Monica’s newest restaurant blends the best of modern California and vintage surf culture. We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Responsibilities

• Set-up, mixing of drinks, service and clean-up of bar area while ensuring quality service, guest satisfaction and the achievement/maintenance of company standards and profit maximization.
• Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards.
• Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
• Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists.
• Know and comply with state liquor laws.
• Ensure established pars are maintained.
• Perform all sidework duties according to sidework schedules.

Qualifications

• Bartending training and certification, TIPS Certified
• 6 months bartending experience

Skills

• Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks at one time.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instruction in English.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Ability to accurately count cash.
• Ability to operate cash register.
• Must be able to ruse records and all special requests.

Physical Demands

• Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs.
• Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 -100 lbs.
• Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc.