BARTENDER (ON CALL)

About the role

Wolfgang Puck Catering is hiring immediately for an on-call Bartender at our Houston Commissary location. We're looking for someone with curiosity, spirit, and heart who wants to be part of a culture that challenges and champions you in equal measure. We invest in your growth through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves beverages to guests in the bar area in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner
• Adheres to state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests
• Sets up assigned bars; requisitions and stocks all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, glassware, ice, and produce
• Maintains stock, prepares, cures, and stores all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables to ensure product quality
• Greets guests in a courteous, friendly manner
• Takes and/or processes orders for drinks; mixes, garnishes, and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes; practices prudent portion control
• Checks guests at the bar for proper identification
• Detects and acts upon guest inebriation as trained
• Demonstrates knowledge of liquor laws
• Receives cash from guests, makes change, verifies validity of charges, records charges, and ensures vouchers are properly executed
• Locks up and stores all beverage product, food, equipment items, deposits, and cash drops; secures bank
• Performs general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; keeps work area clean and organized
• Arranges bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in the bar area
• Washes and sterilizes stemware
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous bartending experience is required
• Weekend availability is required
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Passion for the business, product, and people/guests/clients
• Flexible mindset with ability to wear multiple hats
• Concierge mentality with a bias to action and humble hospitality
• Out-of-the-box problem solver who looks around corners for clients and guests
• Ability to curate company and partner resources to bring client vision to life
• Entrepreneurial approach to deliver results
• Collaborative and open to innovative business tools and new ways of thinking
• Ability to partner across departments to create optimal business solutions
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including: use of cut gloves when handling knives/peelers/choppers/mandolins or cleaning a slicer; use of oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans; use of slip-resistant shoes; proper lifting techniques

Pay

$18.00 per hour to $21.00 per hour

Schedule

On-call; days and hours may vary. Weekend availability is required. More details upon interview.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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