Bartender The Pass by Charlie Palmer at Paso Robles Inn

Bartender Position at The Pass by Charlie Palmer

$250 Sign-on Bonus awarded after 180 days!

Compensation: $16.90 per hour; eligible to receive gratuities

The Pass by Charlie Palmer is the new restaurant, bar, and lounge at the historic Paso Robles Inn. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Pass offers modern, approachable cooking with the polish of fine dining. It joins Cattlemen's Bar and Salina Rooftop as part of the Inn's dining collaboration with Chef Charlie Palmer. Charlie Palmer Collective is seeking an experienced bartender who has a profound interest in mixology, whiskey/bourbon spirits, food and wine. This opportunity works with Chef Palmer to pair expertly crafted cocktails with the property's culinary program and allows the individual to grow under one of the most renowned Chef's and culinary brands in the country.

We are looking for an experienced bartender with a passion for cocktails, wine and spirits, and for the food they are served with. You will craft drinks that pair with Chef Palmer's menu, serve guests dining at the bar, and support the dining room with fast, accurate service-bar tickets. You are innovative in creating a friendly guest service experience, striving to exceed customers' needs and expectations during their visit. The Bartender has ample experience in preparing the highest quality beverages and represents the establishment through the ability to make accurate recommendations when necessary.

Responsibilities:

Beverage program

• Prepare signature cocktails, zero-proof drinks, wine, and beer to The Pass recipes and specs, measuring every pour for consistency.
• Know the cocktail, wine, beer and spirits lists in full, including flavor profiles, producers and Paso Robles wineries, and make confident recommendations and pairings.
• Set up bar mise en place: fresh juices, syrups, garnishes, ice and glassware, ready before service.
• Contribute ideas to seasonal cocktail menus with the beverage and culinary team.

Bar dining and guest service

• Greet bar guests promptly and build a warm, welcoming bar atmosphere.
• Know all menus, including ingredients and allergens, and take food orders at the bar with the same care as the dining room.
• Attentively take orders and enter them accurately in the POS (Toast), including modifiers and allergies.
• Make service-bar drinks for the dining room quickly and accurately.
• Manage tabs, process payments and room charges, and follow cash-handling policy.

Inventory and standards

• Stock the bar to par before and during each shift; organize bottles and glassware for speed and presentation.
• Log waste, spills and comps accurately, and support monthly beverage inventory.
• Keep the bar, back bar, sinks, coolers, tools and storage areas clean and organized.
• Report equipment and maintenance issues to the manager.
• Attend pre-shift lineups and tastings; follow all hotel policies, safety procedures and emergency procedures.
• Follow 4 Keys service standards, standard operation procedures, and safety standards.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age.
• At least 2 years of bartending experience in a full-service restaurant, hotel or craft cocktail bar.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails and standard drink recipes.
• Availability for morning, evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• California RBS certification within 60 days of hire and a California Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in a Bartender position
• Upscale, fine dining or hotel bar experience.
• Wine knowledge or certification, and familiarity with Paso Robles wines.
• Toast POS experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• In compliance with California laws, Responsible Beverage Service and Food Handlers Certification are required.

Physical Requirements:

The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds frequently to assist guests
• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds, including cases, kegs and ice.
• Stand and walk for an entire shift.
• Bend, twist, reach, push, pull, stoop and kneel; ascend and descend a ladder.
• Hear, understand and communicate clearly in person and on the phone.
• Work in a busy, fast-paced environment with variable hours

CCC Management II LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

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