The Lobby Bar is Looking for a Bartender!

About Us


Lobby Bar is an oasis of refinement and relaxation, beckoning guests to indulge in the art of socialization, plush furnishings, and cordial atmosphere. Our expert mixologists craft masterful cocktails with precision and flair. Our team transforms simple ingredients into sophisticated, delicious and unforgettable concoctions. As part of the Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria family, our plates are as impressive as our glasses with each dish carefully curated to complement the bar's sensational libations. No matter your drinking occasion, Lobby Bar delights and amazes. If you have some bartending experience, but want to level up your craft cocktail game and work with a positive and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation:

• A base wage of $20.76 per hour.
• This is a tipped position. We operate a tip-pool with daily tips being allocated based on hours worked and distributed with our biweekly payroll. While we cannot guarantee how much you will earn in tips, you can expect $8-$14 per hour based on recent weeks.

Benefits:

• Access to employee health insurance with 55% employer paid premiums for employee coverage. Voluntary dental, vision, life, and family coverage available at employee expense.
• Paid time off (PTO) in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) ordinance.
• Free shift meals and espresso beverages.
• Discounts on off-shift dining with Lobby Bar, Social Fabric Café, and Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzerias.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 3+ years of experience assembling and presenting alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests as a bartender
• 1+ years of experience in a craft bar environment using and preparing house made ingredients
• 1+ years of experience working as part of a small 2-3 person bar team
• 1+ years of experience preparing, assembling, and serving food items in a bar environment
• Passion for providing outstanding dining experiences and serving exemplar cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and delicious food
• Love of creating outstanding and bespoke guest experiences
• Desire to grow as a mixologist and bar operator
• Eagerness to engage with the community of residents and guests at The REN
• Practical knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to employment, food safety and workplace safety
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive approach to completing daily work
• An intuitive sense of balance with working autonomously and creative problem-solving while adhering to procedures and standards

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN IN YOUR FIRST 90 DAYS:

• Tutta Bella's values of Passion, Growth, Innovation, Community, and Love, and how we live them every day
• Our commitment to blending the classic and contemporary while remaining rooted in excellence.
• How we provide our guests with superior and memorable experiences
• Our methods for preparing and presenting our menu of cocktails, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and food offerings
• The tempo of our seasonal menu and how we develop it
• How we offer and invite feedback on a daily basis
• The Lobby Bar approach to daily shift mechanics and successful opens and closes
• An understanding of our company policies
• How to use our systems including Toast (POS) and ADP (payroll app)
• Get to know the larger Tutta Bella company including our full-service restaurants, Social Fabric Café, D'Asporto food truck, grocery store kiosks, and retail product lines and Culinary Innovation Hub.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work on their feet for periods of up to 3 hours at a time
• Requires frequent crouching, bending, lifting and carrying
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds without undue strain
• Requires repetitive hand and wrist motions
• Requires frequent use of illuminated screens

Work Environment:

Mixologists are expected to be able to work during any hours of operation, generally from 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM daily. Work is sometimes performed around potentially hazardous equipment including countertop ovens, deli slicers, and espresso machines. The Lobby Bar team is a small team, and each team member has the opportunity to contribute ideas toward our seasonal, event and other special menus.


The Lobby Bar is owned and operated by Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzerias.


As an equal opportunity employer, Tutta Bella is committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.