Bartender - Evening and Weekend Shifts

Bartender Position

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants is seeking a Bartender who is creative, outgoing, professional, engaging, and willing to learn. Scratch Restaurants are not your traditional restaurant environments, we are a unique fine dining restaurant group, with 10 guests at a time, providing an intimate experience and enjoying some of the best sushi and sake that money can buy! The ideal candidate will be able to create and maintain a unique cocktail program to compliment the cuisine. You will also be required to understand the steps of service and provide support where needed, outside of your beverage responsibilities. Knowledge of Japanese spirits, sake and beer is not required.

The role of the Bartender is to provide primary support to the Front of House and to execute the beverage program per the direction of the Company standards. The bartender will need to possess, deliver, practice and utilize strong work ethics, executive fine dining bar service with a specialty knowledge of wine and cocktails and mocktails. The position is responsible for the various tasks involved in the front of house operations including constant positive interaction with guests and team (culinary and front of house), ability to prepare batch cocktails, make beverage pairing recommendations, as well as maintain a pristine area of operation. The position requires availability to work regular scheduled shifts and special events.

Ensure that each guest receives outstanding guest services by providing a warm and inviting environment, including greeting and acknowledging every guest; and by maintaining elevated standards, having product knowledge, a solid understanding of the mechanics of service, and all other components of guest services.

Wine, Cocktails or Mocktails with emphasis on Japanese Whisky and Sake for pairings

Concise communication with the General Manager and Chef de Cuisine for guest related allergy concerns

Able to connect with guests and make beverage recommendations.

Completes nightly and deep cleaning checklists

Assist with inventory control and reporting low quantities of product

Valid Food Handling and Responsible Alcohol Certifications

Maintain professionalism at all times when outside of work and in social environments (including all social media outlets) – understanding that you are a representative of Scratch Restaurant Group

Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects/tasks

Excellent hygiene

Availability to work within expected hours of operation (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends)

Ability to work collaboratively with Chef de Cuisine, Management and Tea

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Scratch Restaurants started when Chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee decided they wanted to put their personal spin on what a restaurant concept could be. Although each of their concepts are independent and unique from one another, the constant thread that ties all of Scratch Restaurants together is the dedication to the artisanal "from scratch" approach to hospitality. Currently featuring and expanding our Sushi|Bar and Pasta|Bar tasting menu concepts.