Bartender

Company Description

Pacific Coast Spirits is the culmination of a decade of passion, education and adventure. We create handcrafted artisan spirits with a balance of creativity, innovation and old world techniques. We use only premium ingredients, sourced as locally as possible to the Pacific Coast, developing spirits and farm-to-table cuisine, representative of this beautiful region.

DISTILLERY

We make our handcrafted small batch spirits from scratch. We don't start with pre-made products. We create our product from the raw ingredients, grains and in some cases fruits. We take pride in knowing where our ingredients are from, that our grains are non-GMO and our fruit is not mechanically harvested. Many times we even know the farmer that grew them. We thrive on knowing that the same pride that we put into our finished product was given to the ingredients being grown to create it.

BOUNTY

Being an integral part of a community should always be a main focus of a restaurant and this is true to the core of our ethos. The restaurant and distillery will be working hand in hand to source local ingredients and sustain local family farms. Spent grains from distilling will be sent to California ranches to feed livestock. We use spent corn mash from our California bourbon to make grits and cornbread. We cure meats and preserving foods is another way to use every part of an animal or to make sure that no vegetables from the seasons harvest goes to waste. Social, sustainable food in a family friendly atmosphere is the aim of our business and is what drives us every day. We are a destination for seekers of true local craft.

Where the mountains meet the ocean

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic lead bartender to provide an excellent guest drinking experience. Good lead bartenders will be able to create classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers' needs and expectations while working to develop the cocktail program in unison with the fellow bartenders. Compensation includes salary and tips.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks
• Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Developing and prepping necessary syrups, shrubs, purees, etc. daily with the Bar Manager to ensure bar is always stocked with needed products.
• Plan and present bar menu
• Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations
• Working closely with Sommelier to create wine list, food pairing events.
• Greet customers and determined their specific needs at the bar ensuring repeat business.
• Develop cocktails for brand new cocktail menu.
• Strong knowledge of the exact proportions and combinations to utilize in making beverages according to request from cocktail attendants and patrons.
• Proficient in identifying unruly or intoxicated patrons and to solve the problem or seek help if required.
• Maintain a database of lack of supplies based on a volume of business and covers ensuring timely replacements of product.
• Contributing and developing the bar program with the Bar Manager, i.e. developing and testing cocktail recipes.
• Keep a tidy bar. Ensure that is well prepped, organized and ready for any and all level of business.
• Liaison between fellow bar team members and management.

Qualifications

• Resume and proven working experience as a bartender
• Excellent knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of a second language is a plus
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
• Relevant training certificate

Additional Information

Please include a cover letter as an attachment to be considered. We want to know more about what makes you tick, hobbies and why you would be a good fit with our team.

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