Bartender

Shake things up at one of LA's most unique neighborhood cocktail bars! At Thunderbolt and Night on Earth, we're passionate about crafting unforgettable cocktails, serving crave-worthy Southern-inspired dishes, and creating genuine connections with every guest. Nestled where Historic Filipinotown, Echo Park, and Downtown LA meet, our bar is built on warm hospitality, great conversation, and exceptional service. If you love mixing creative drinks, thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere, and enjoy making people feel right at home, Thunderbolt is the perfect place to showcase your talent and personality. Every shift is an opportunity to pour great drinks, share great stories, and be part of an energetic team that treats guests like family.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Greets all customers, obtains orders, and prepares all alcoholic beverages in compliance with all local and federal requirements, using company standards and recipes.
• Punctually attends all shifts and staff meetings.
• Learns safe and efficient use of all unique technologies used for cocktail preparation.
• Actively participates in prep shifts and manages time efficiently.
• Prepares and stocks all batches and garnishes for use in the bar.
• Maintains an intimate knowledge of all house and classic cocktails, as well as the list of curated spirits.
• Knows and adheres to wash lines for the various types of glassware.
• Can shake, stir, jigger and pour properly.
• Requisitions and receives all liquor, beer and wine products and maintains pars.
• Collects payments from customers in accordance with established cash handling procedures.
• Educates on, suggests, and serves beverages to customers.
• Maintains a clean and organized bar with properly polished glassware, tastefully presented garnishes and tools, and back-bar bottles facing forward.
• Safely and respectfully handles bar appliances, smallwares, and utensils.
• Ensures the inventories correspond to cash register totals.
• Provides customer service to all customers and ensures orders are filled quickly in accordance to recipes.
• Addresses complaints and requests promptly, in a courteous manner, and notifies the supervisor of any issues.
• Performs opening, closing, side, and deep cleaning work duties as assigned.
• Willingly assists others without being asked to do so.
• Adheres to brand standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Provides prompt and courteous service, and is cordial to all team members, guests, and vendors..
• Understands the importance of bartender/customer confidentiality.
• Completes all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Age requirements of 21.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Meets uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift.
• Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements.
• Must meet any state, country or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling and legal requirements for serving alcohol.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Possesses excellent guest service skills.
• Able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions.
• Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs
• Ability to raise a tray weighing up to 25 lbs to shoulder height
• Able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and grab
• Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in work area
• Must be able to stand and walk throughout a 4 to 8 hour shift
• Must be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs
• Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
• Must be able to observe and differentiate between monetary denominations
• Must be able to serve all menu products
• Must be able to operate point of sale system
• Must be able to work around potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to work at both Thunderbolt and Night on Earth, as needed.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position. Employer may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer with or without notice.

Denco Family, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.