Lead Bartender | Palihouse Santa Barbara

Lead Bartender | Palihouse Santa Barbara

We're looking for a friendly bartender that's enthusiastic about making well-crafted drinks and forging authentic connections with guests at Palihouse Santa Barbara.

Palihouse Santa Barbara is an enchanting coastal retreat nestled within the vibrant historic Presidio Neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara. With 24 meticulously designed guest rooms and suites set amidst a serene Mediterranean courtyard and pool, this beautiful hotel beckons the most discerning travelers seeking an authentic and intimate experience. We offer an all-day dining and drinks menu that celebrates the best of Southern California cuisine. If you're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and find joy in providing delightful, consistent service we invite you to join our team at Palihouse Santa Barbara!

The Task At Hand:

• Making whatever the mood calls for mimosas at brunch, craft cocktails with our all day menu, or espresso drinks to-go.
• Creating a warm, friendly, and laidback atmosphere that turns first-time guests into regulars.
• Learning our steps of service, products, menu, and systems inside and out.
• Working with the team to ensure the restaurant and bar run smoothly with everything in its place. We like to keep things tidy and fun for patrons and our staff.
• Restocking, replenishing, and prepping the bar and cocktail ingredients as needed.
• Communicating openly with hotel managers when it comes to customer feedback.
• Collaborating with the hotel staff to ensure hotel guests visit the bar and know about all the great offerings (and promotions!) available exclusively to them.
• Pitching in to assist servers and food runners as required during a busy day of service.
• Offering recommendations and friendly banter to guests when appropriate.
• Communicating guest feedback to restaurant managers and the corporate team in a timely manner
• Maintaining friendly, effective communication creating an efficient, friendly, and trusting environment for your fellow bartenders and restaurant team
• Understanding the functional administration of the restaurant, i.e., stations, table numbers, food labeling, etc.
• Assisting in training staff with menu knowledge
• Adherence to and teaching all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs.
• Assisting the hotel managers in maintaining the cleanliness standards of the bar and seating areas
• Maintaining prepped ingredients (syrups, batches, garnishes, etc.) as trained to ensure the bar program runs according to brand standards.
• Testing and monitoring of all bar equipment to ensure everything is operating properly.
• Greeting guests, checking IDs when appropriate, providing menus, taking orders, and dropping checks as needed.
• Assist with the hotel and operations team to ensure all departments work together to provide trusty service.

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent knowledge in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
• Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean
• Fluency in English; both verbal and non-verbal preferred
• Ability to provide legible communication and directions
• Compute basic arithmetic
• Proven working experience as a bartender
• Relevant training certificate
• 1-3 years of experience as a Bartender in a high-quality full service or fast casual environment

What's In It For You:

• A competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan (future you will love this one!)
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay when you're under the weather.
• Career advancement in an organization committed to helping star employees thrive.
• There's also an opportunity to expand your career trajectory as we are a fast-growing company with hotels and restaurants in multiple cities.
• Professional development that sets you up for success across multiple hospitality career paths.
• A collaborative work environment where your creative ideas can come to fruition.
• Amazing employee discounts on hotels and dining across our entire portfolio (18 hotels and more to come!)
• Hands-on training with a nimble team.

Palisociety is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Palisociety does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.