Restaurant Bartender

Americana House Bartender Position

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Americana House, Lodi's most anticipated new restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Charlie Palmer, is redefining the local dining scene with a bold, elevated experience. Featuring a newly designed bar with curated wines, handcrafted cocktails, seasonal dishes, live music, and more, Americana House offers a vibrant atmosphere where exceptional food and hospitality come together. We are currently seeking experienced mixologists to join our team.

As a Restaurant Bartender, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding guest experience. This position requires a high level of professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. You should be confident preparing both innovative and classic cocktails, while maintaining a strong understanding of responsible alcohol service. Awareness of the guest environment and the ability to make thoughtful decisions with safety in mind are essential. We're looking for team players who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and take pride in creating memorable moments for every guest. This is a part-time position requiring flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

If you're passionate about your craft and excited to be part of a groundbreaking new concept, we'd love to meet you. Join us at Americana House and help shape the future of hospitality in Lodi.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Prepare drink orders for guests in a timely manner according to specified recipes using measuring systems.
• Take food and drink order from bar patrons
• Collect accurate payment from guests for drinks and food served.
• Count bank at beginning and end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies and secure bank.
• In-depth menu knowledge of all alcoholic beverages and wines as well as restaurant menus to include ingredients, dish preparation, specials. Suggest appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages.
• Must be able to carry out all server functions.
• Perform other duties as required, opening, and closing side work and restocking.
• Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas of the bar. Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools.
• Maintain organization of the liquor bin and other bar storage areas.
• Take part as needed in inventory of items necessary for daily bar service and monthly inventories.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $16.90 hourly rate plus gratuity averaging from $34.00 - $40.00 per hour
• 401(k) Matching
• Aflac Supplemental
• Team Member Discount

Developed by visionary co-founders Charlie Palmer, one of America's best-known, award-winning chefs and pioneer in the American hotel-restaurant model, and Christopher Hunsberger, a 30-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and its former president of North Americas.

Appellation Lodi – Wine & Roses Resort and Spa offers the perfect setting for romantic getaways, special occasions, business events, and more. As San Joaquin's leader in hospitality and culinary excellence, we provide a strong team atmosphere and career growth opportunities in various fields, including hotel industry, culinary arts, event planning, spa & wellness, administration, and management.

Our resort is located in Lodi, California, a hidden gem in the heart of Northern California's wine country that offers an exceptional quality of life with a welcoming small-town feel. Home to award-winning wineries, a charming downtown, and a close-knit community, Lodi is known for its beautiful weather, abundant outdoor recreation, and relaxed pace of life. The cost of living is significantly more affordable than many major metropolitan areas, at approximately 41% lower than San Francisco, 28% lower than Los Angeles, and 21% lower than Napa. With convenient access to Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Lake Tahoe, Lodi is an ideal destination for professionals and families seeking career growth alongside a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Must be of legal drinking age.
• At least 2 years of Bartending experience.
• Effective at working multiple priorities, working under stress, time management and exercise good judgment with guest and employee situations and challenges.
• Must have flexibility in performing different job roles within the restaurant.
• Knowledgeable in the use of POS system and accuracy of order entries.

In order to perform the duties and requirements for this job, you must have the following physical abilities:

Constant standing and repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs; bending of neck.

Frequent walking, carrying of bottles, tray with drinks and plate(s) of food, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, twisting of body and neck, power grasping and reaching below, above and at shoulder level

Occasional carrying case of wine & beverage items, stooping to ground level to retrieve items

You must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop and reach; lift and carry equipment and supplies; constantly walk and stand for long periods (up to 4 hours) and ability to work in a fast paced environment; walking over uneven ground and up and down stairs to service guests with or without reasonable accommodation. See and read POS and printed material with or without vision aids. Hear and understand speech at normal levels.