LEAD BARTENDER

Wish You Were Here Group
Santa Monica, CA
Description

Now Hiring: Lead Bartender – Èlephante Santa Monica

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Position: Full-Time

Compensation

  • $20/hour while bartending and participating in the tip pool
  • $22/hour for bar administrative shifts (not in the tip pool)

Schedule Structure

  • 1 full admin day per week
  • 4 bartending shifts per week

Èlephante Santa Monica is seeking an experienced, confident Lead Bartender to help lead bar operations in a high-volume, upscale dining environment. This role is ideal for a bartender who thrives on the floor during service and is equally strong behind the scenes with organization, leadership, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

Bartending & Service

  • Execute high-quality cocktails, wine, and beverage service during busy shifts
  • Lead by example behind the bar during high-volume service
  • Maintain consistency, speed, and presentation standards
  • Support and mentor bartenders and barbacks during service

Leadership & Bar Administration

  • Assist with bar prep, organization, and operational planning
  • Support ordering, inventory, and cost control processes
  • Help maintain bar SOPs, recipes, and training standards
  • Coordinate with management on staffing, scheduling support, and service flow
  • Ensure cleanliness, compliance, and readiness for service

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong bartending experience in high-volume, upscale restaurants
  • Prior lead bartender or bar management experience preferred
  • Excellent cocktail knowledge and execution
  • Ability to lead, coach, and support a bar team
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
  • Comfortable balancing hands-on service with administrative responsibilities
  • Full-time availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rates with clear distinction between tipped and admin shifts
  • Consistent full-time schedule
  • Employee dining perks
  • Opportunity to grow within a well-established hospitality group
  • A fast-paced, professional, and collaborative team environment

If you’re a seasoned bartender ready to take on a leadership role and help shape an exceptional bar program, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and join the Èlephante Santa Monica team.
Posted 2026-01-26

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