BARTENDER

Location: California

Dukes La Jolla - La Jolla, CA
** BENEFITS
* ** Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for qualifying employees
* Free access to counseling and well being coaching through Employee Assistance Program
* Holiday Pay - Time and a half for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
* Paid Time Off:
Vacation and Sick Leave
* Employee Meal Program with FREE Fresh cooked meals during each shift
* 50% Food and Beverage discount at all T S Restaurants
* Referral Program
* Anniversary of Employment Gift Program
* Rewards and Recognition program (quarterly awards, safe-work practice incentives, and more!)
* Holiday Party
* Legacy of Aloha Scholarship Program
** POSITION SUMMARY
** Provide the highest level of quality and service to our guests by being responsible for all preparation, interaction and steps of service needed to exceed guest expectations in the restaurant and bar.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Assist in preparing bar for service by setting up bar and bar area, including preparing items such as linens, silverware, and glassware, stocking liquors, preparing garnishes, preparing drink mixers.
* Greet all guests and co-workers in a warm, personal, friendly manner.
* Review drink menus and specials with guests seated at the bar and make recommendations.
* Offer food menus to guests seated at the bar and answer questions about menu items, offering descriptions and making recommendations. Inform guests of daily specials including pricing if not listed on the menu. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
* Follow T S protocol and inform manager on duty for all noted guest allergies.
* Take guests' food and beverage orders and enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
* Check guests' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
* Prepare, garnish, and serve drinks for guests seated at bar in an efficient manner.
* Prepare and garnish drinks for guests seated at restaurant tables in an efficient manner.
* Check with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their food and drink items, and take action to correct any problems.
* Remove dishes and glasses from bar, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.
* Prepare and present guests' checks according to policy, ensuring any special requests are followed (such as split checks), and collect corresponding payments.
* Polish and restock all glassware as needed.
* Restock all bar items including wine, beer, condiments, etc.
* Clean entire bar area including bar top, glass washer, etc.
* Stock ice
* Take garbage and recycling to appropriate destination
* Monitor guests’ physical condition when entering the restaurant and bar; monitor alcohol consumption while on the premises to ensure all T S and county serving policies are followed. Take appropriate steps according to T S policy to reduce the occurrence of alcohol related issues.
* Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance.
* Work in a safe manner and report any safety concerns; personal, employee or guest injury.
* Follow food safety program guidelines of handwashing, bare hands, hygiene and health.

We are looking for skilled
** BARTENDERS
* * to join the Duke’s La Jolla team! The starting rate is **$17.25/hr plus tips (The combined rate is ~$25-$50/hour)**. We are especially looking for candidates
** available to work weekends and holidays**. A minimum of three days availability is required. Other scheduling availability is subject to review upon application.
** POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
*** Guest Oriented - Ability to take care of the guests’ needs while following T S procedures.
* Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
* Safety - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety as well as safely operate and handle all required equipment,…