Bartender

Location: 927 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA · Full‑Time or Part‑Time · Pay: $18.50 per hour + tips

About the role

We are seeking skilled bartenders to help set the tone for our first West Coast bar. The ideal candidate is confident, warm, and knowledgeable — someone who understands how to create welcoming hospitality while maintaining high‑volume efficiency and bar professionalism. As a bartender, you will be the storyteller and guide to our Sicilian seafood‑driven menu, offering pairing suggestions, crafting drinks with precision, and engaging our guests with genuine hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non‑alcoholic beverages with accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of wine, spirits, classic cocktails, and Daily Catch menu offerings.
• Provide genuine, warm, and conversational hospitality at the bar and to service staff.
• Assist with menu guidance, making recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Follow responsible alcohol service standards and monitor guest intake.
• Maintain a clean, well‑organized, and fully stocked bar throughout service.
• Handle POS transactions and orders efficiently and accurately.
• Perform opening, closing, and side‑work duties as needed.
• Work collaboratively with FOH and BOH teams to ensure seamless service flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years bartending experience in a high‑volume restaurant or bar environment.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and classic cocktail technique.
• Ability to balance speed, attention to detail, and relaxed guest interaction.
• Confident communicator with strong guest engagement skills.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 lb.
• Flexible availability – evenings, weekends, holidays required.
• Must be 21 + and certified in responsible alcohol service (TIPS, LEAD, or equivalent).

Our culture

The Daily Catch is built on craft, passion, and family tradition. Our bartenders are not just drink makers — they’re culture shapers and guest experience leaders. We provide training in seafood knowledge, Sicilian cuisine, wine pairing, and bar craft, with opportunities for advancement as we grow across the West Coast.