Bartender

Bartender - The Daily Catch Pasadena


Location: 927 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Position: Full-Time or Part-Time Bartender
Experience Required: 3+ Years
Pay: $18.50/hour + Tips


The Opportunity


We are seeking skilled Bartenders to help set the tone for our first West Coast bar. The ideal candidate is confident, warm, and knowledgeable - someone who understands how to create welcoming hospitality while maintaining high-volume efficiency and bar professionalism.


As a Bartender, you will be the storyteller and guide to our Sicilian seafood-driven menu, offering pairing suggestions, crafting drinks with precision, and engaging our guests with genuine hospitality.

About The Daily Catch


Founded in 1973 in Boston's North End , The Daily Catch is a family-owned Sicilian-style seafood and pasta restaurant known for fresh, local New England seafood and authentic East Coast flavor. With three Boston restaurants and a wholesale seafood business based at Boston's Fish Pier, we are proud to bring our heritage to the West Coast with The Daily Catch Pasadena , newly opened July 2026!


Our bar program will reflect our family and culinary style - simple, bold, and rooted in tradition - featuring Italian wines, classic cocktails, amaro's, and thoughtful coastal spirits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages with accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of wine, spirits, classic cocktails, and Daily Catch menu offerings.
• Provide genuine, warm, and conversational hospitality at the bar and to service staff.
• Assist with menu guidance, making recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Follow responsible alcohol service standards and monitor guest intake.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized, and fully stocked bar throughout service.
• Handle POS transactions and orders efficiently and accurately.
• Perform opening, closing, and side-work duties as needed.
• Work collaboratively with FOH + BOH teams to ensure seamless service flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years bartending in a high-volume restaurant or bar environment.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and classic cocktail technique.
• Ability to balance speed, attention to detail, and relaxed guest interaction.
• Confident communicator with strong guest engagement skills.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Flexible availability - evenings, weekends, holidays required.
• Must be 21+ and certified in responsible alcohol service (TIPS, LEAD, or equivalent).

Our Culture

The Daily Catch is built on craft, passion, and family tradition. Our bartenders are not just drink makers - they're culture shapers and guest experience leaders. We provide training in seafood knowledge, Sicilian cuisine, wine pairing, and bar craft, with opportunities for advancement as we grow across the West Coast.