Bartender, Niku Steakhouse

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

The Omakase Restaurant Group is the brainchild of co-founder and CEO Kash Feng, a Xi'an born entrepreneur with an inclination for hospitality. Multi-concept in nature, the Omakase Restaurant Group serves the Bay Area and prides itself on offering the highest caliber Asian and American cuisine that remains quintessentially Californian.

Who We Are

We are looking for passionate and like-minded individuals to become part of our front of house team at Niku. While our restaurant is centered around Japanese Wagyu and open fire cooking, our cuisine is built on a foundation of respect for seasonality, high quality ingredients, advanced techniques and a focus on sound cooking skills.

Michelin-Star Niku is a collection of passionate, creative professionals who are committed to service at the highest level. We pride ourselves on giving our guests the experience of a lifetime, with none of the pretension that has made some shy away from dining at this level.

The Role

The Bartender is a vital front-of-house position at Niku Steakhouse, responsible for delivering world-class hospitality, flawlessly executing our beverage program, and supporting the bar team. This role requires technical skill, precise recipe replication, and an unpretentious commitment to service at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Receives orders from waitstaff serving tables on the floor while managing the patrons at the bar.

• Prepares and serves liquor, mixed drinks, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks as ordered.

• Ensures that opening and closing tasks are completed to the standards of the bar.

• Maintains the bar and keeps it clean and organized with the assistance of the team.

• Follows all established POS procedures and strict cash handling practices.

We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates plus tips

• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Full Time employees

• 401k with company match

• Paid Sick Time

• Dining discounts at most Omakase Restaurant Group locations

• Room for growth

Qualifications

• Extensive bartending experience of at least three years, preferably in a high-volume, Michelin-starred, or high-end fine dining craft cocktail program.

• In-depth knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cocktails, and drink recipes.

• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with and contribute to a fast-paced team.

• Familiarity with health and safety regulations related to bar operations.

• Proficiency in using POS systems and cash handling procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Bartender to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Bartender is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. Frequently it is required to use hands and arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The Bartender is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The Bartender must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Omakase Restaurant Group reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Omakase Restaurant Group or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Omakase Restaurant Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.