Event Bartender Jobs

ALMA IS A PLACE FOR MUSIC, FOOD, ART, AND CULTURE IN TACOMA, a welcoming and inclusive gathering spot that channels, celebrates, and seeks to nourish the soul of this land, the people on it, the people from it, and those just passing through.

OUR MISSION

At ALMA, our mission is to be a conduit for art and cultural exchange that connects and uplifts our community

OUR VISION

We believe in the sacredness and potential of Tacoma. We want to live in a world where arts, culture and indigenous principles drive shared prosperity and wellbeing.

OUR CORE VALUES

Accessibility, Belonging, Creative Expression, Rematriation

Event Bartender | ALMA

Reports to FOH/Restaurant Manager

Avg 10-20 hours/wk | $16.00-$18.50 per hour + Tips

Overview

ALMA seeks friendly, upbeat Venue and Off-site staff to work variable shifts, including nights and weekends. They will mix and serve alcoholic beverages based on customer requests. They verify the identification and age of customers, prepare and serve alcoholic beverages, accept payment from customers, clean glasses and bar utensils and balance cash receipts to record sales. A quality candidate is knowledgeable about mixology and capable of mixing traditional drinks as well as crafting creative cocktails. A successful bartender increases customer retention and loyalty by mixing and serving quality cocktails with impeccable customer service.

JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Open and maintain tables throughout their shift
• Mix traditional and creative cocktails
• Adhere to the opening and closing procedures posted (stocking, cleaning, organizing etc.)
• Build a rapport with regular customers to create a positive atmosphere
• Verify identification and age requirements of customers
• Break down shift tip out
• Assisting in a variety of tasks delegated by management
• Process payment from customers
• Make suggestions based on customer tastes and preferences
• New hire cross training required
• Maintain a clean/organized workspace (surfaces, dishware, utensils, floors, backbar, fridges etc.)
• Record and balance cash receipts and prepare cash deposits

ALMA Observes 7 Holidays Per Year And Benefits Include

[Work Hours & Benefits] This is a Part-Time position, Non-Exempt for 10 - 20 hours a week.

• PTO accrual of 2 hours for every 40 hours worked
• 40% discount on menu items
• Employer paid Teladoc benefit
• Employee Shifters
• Free admission to ALMA shows (contingent on capacity)
• Employer paid Employee assistance programs
• 33% studio discount

Qualifications

• Ability to change a soda bib
• Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Ability to enforce company policies regarding the consumption of alcohol
• Physical ability to lift cases of product and/or kegs of beer
• Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction and responsiveness
• Ability to change kegs
• Impeccable customer service and social perceptiveness
• Knowledge of mixology for traditional and creative cocktails
• Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Accountability in maintaining inventory and processing payments