Lead Bartender

Looking for experienced bartenders to join our fabulous team and help us open new bar concept in Thrive City

ABOUT YOU:

Candidates should be outgoing, positive and have a strong background in hospitality and craft cocktails, as well as a passion for learning and growth. They should provide exceptional guest experiences and continually strive to exceed guests expectations with every opportunity. This candidate has the composure to maintain a calm and professional demeanor, particularly during peak operational periods.

We are looking for a strong bartender who can provide guidance and coaching, a team player who leads by example and who seeks to motivate and support the team. This role will be responsible for assisting with developing a seasonal bar menu, prep, training, providing support during service and upholding and elevating our service standards. Looking for a proven ability to multitask, maintain organization within a high-volume environment, and manage inventory effectively

Management experience is a plus, however we will gladly accept applicants with a strong bartending background who are excited to take on a new role. We are growing quickly as a company, and seeking individuals who would like to grow with us.

We highly encourage people of all backgrounds with varied experience levels to apply. We value and seek diversity amongst our team.

For the role of Bar Lead we offer:

• Competitive wages plus bonus opportunities
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Free Mental health resources
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement savings plan - 401k with 4% match
• Opportunities for internal growth and career advancement - we are a fast growing company and look to promote from within

ABOUT US:

Che Fico Pizzeria opened in October 2024. The original Che Fico is located in the NoPa neighborhood and is a California-Italian restaurant. The flagship location opened in Spring of 2018 and was shortly thereafter named one of Bon Appetit's Hot 10 New Restaurants. The restaurant features handmade pasta, pizza, salumi, wood-fired meats and other dishes utilizing local California ingredients as if the Bay Area were a region of Italy. Che Fico has a robust craft cocktail program, as well as a very developed wine and beverage program highlighting California and Italy.

Che Fico Pizzeria is located in Thrive City, directly adjacent to the Chase Center. This location is fun, fast-paced, and community oriented. While pizza is of course the focus, we also feature a dynamic menu including antipasti and sandwiches, as well as fabulous gelato Che Fico Pizzeria is first and foremost a San Francisco restaurant and it will establish itself as a member of the community through warm hospitality and a generous spirit.

We provide competitive wages and healthcare to all employees who qualify, there will also be many opportunities for advancement for motivated individuals. We host staff events, field trips and seminars to build restaurant culture and further our development as a team. We want this to be the most fun and rewarding job you have ever had in the hospitality industry and we are seeking talented professionals to help grow our team.

Staff education plays one of the most important roles in the restaurant and staff will be accountable for learning all about Italian food and wine, our food and beverages and potential allergens. We will have in-depth line ups, seminars and training on an ongoing basis to set us up for success in these areas.

The staff culture at Che Fico is fun, educational and passionate about our work. We are seeking individuals that want to share in our common goals and have a strong desire for growth and success. Experience in multiple areas is a plus. Please send us your resume and a brief note about you and why you want to work at Che Fico. We look forward to meeting you

Press:

Bon Appétit

New York Times

SF Chronicle

Washington Post

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