Bartender

Located across the street from the San Diego Convention Center and nestled underneath the iconic entrance to the Gaslamp Quarter, Lou & Mickey’s has been Downtown San Diego’s favorite steakhouse for over a decade. The restaurant was recently renovated, yet still magically transports you to another time.

Part Time & Full Time Bartenders average between $500 - $2,000 / week. You will be paid $17.25 / hour, plus tips as provided by the guests. The advertised expected range is an estimate, only, and is based on current take home averages. It is based on schedule flexibility & availability is not guaranteed.

What do we bring to the table?

• Growth Opportunities
• Great training and commitment to promotions from within!
• Teamwork / Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Discount
• Professionalism
• Productive Environment
• Strong company culture
• Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant!

We are looking for seasoned Bartenders who seek career growth in the restaurant industry and who possess a passion for food and beverage. All crewmembers provide friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guest service that goes above and beyond at all times. Each crew member contributes and excels in a team service environment. All crew members are responsible for understanding the duties of their position and following all company standards and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• 5 Years’ experience as a restaurant bartender in a similar level of volume with a craft/classic cocktail program.
• High school graduate, some college.
• Current CA Food Handler’s Card.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of the bartender steps of service and KSC standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complete opening duties as assigned.
• Take Guests' food and beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques.
• Input orders into point-of-sale system. Legibly document orders when point of sale system is inoperative and communicate with expeditor.
• Make and serve alcoholic beverage items at bar and serve to Guests and servers.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Open wine/champagne bottles for Guests as well as wine by the glass selections.
• Make all varieties of coffee in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to Guests.
• Acknowledge all guests, anticipate Guests’ needs, and respond promptly to guests – however busy.
• Interact in courteous and professional manner with Guests, management and co-workers.
• Ensure proper bar-top maintenance throughout the meal and the bar-top is wiped and clean for next Guest.
• Wash and stock all bar glassware throughout shift.
• Present guest checks and process payments adhering to cash handling and credit policies.
• Clean and wipe down bar immediately after Guest departs.
• Collect and report tips at the end of the assigned shift.
• Complete closing duties as assigned.
• Complete bartender checkout and all closing reports as assigned, leave duty after reporting to Manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer