Hob Anaheim Foundation Room Bartender

Job Summary:

Who are we?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com , Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Artist Nation is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors .

HOB Entertainment, a division of Live Nation Entertainment, offers exceptional club venues nationwide. House of Blues Venues provide several genres of live music, from Rock, Hip Hop, Country, Rock en Español, Blues, Jazz, Reggae and Pop. House of Blues venues are also known for their southern-style cuisine, juke-joint inspired atmosphere and the World Famous Gospel Brunch.

House of Blues opened its doors on Thanksgiving Day in 1992, serving its first meal to the local shelters. Since opening, House of Blues has been committed to giving back to the community through the International House of Blues Foundation.

Who are you?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

The Role:

• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food to guests in a restaurant and music hall atmosphere with a cheerful attitude and in an efficient, professional manner.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully complete a pour test prior to every shift, where applicable
• Prioritize and organize drink orders
• Record any equipment failure and/or safety hazards in bar log
• Welcome and acknowledge Foundation Room members, Live Nation Executives and VIP’s to instill appreciation for their membership and patronage
• Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of a manager
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and HOB alcohol policies
• Impeccable knowledge in the steps of delivering service for up-scale dining
• Consistently prepare beverages according to standard recipes and venue specifications, abide by all control systems
• Maintain bartender bank
• Maintain appropriate Comp and Spill checks
• Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age
• Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance alcohol awareness training and House of Blues alcohol policies
• Deep knowledge of how food, wine, beer, spirits and other beverage work in harmony with food selection
• Interact with guests in a natural, friendly demeanor
• Deliver food items and beverage orders promptly
• Attend pre-shift meeting conducted by Manager on Duty prior to start of each shift
• Prepare guest checks (on point of sales terminal) and process payment according to HOB policy
• Perform Opening/Running/Closing duties according to HOB policy
• The ability to suggest wines that will best complement particular foods off the food menu
• Cultivate regular guests and repeat business
• Stays current and is knowledgeable on the latest drink trends
• Suggestively sell both beverages and menu items to guests at the bar
• Maintain HOB safety and sanitation standards
• Perform cash pull / check out procedures
• Understands the fundamentals of Mixology and ability to uphold our Beverage Culture
• Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age

Qualifications:

Required:

• Physically able to pass a pour test and a Mixology drill (timed)
• Articulate vocabulary with the ability to adapt and socialize with current audience
• Strong working knowledge of all beverages
• Skill in interpersonal communication and teamwork
• Exemplary and professional grooming standards
• Cash handling experience
• CA Food Handlers Card
• Minimum of 2 years experience bartending in a up-scale dining and night life establishment
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
• Ability to deal with intoxicated guests in a positive and safety minded manner
• Flexible schedule and ability to work late hours and at nights
• The ability to up sell and offer food and drink suggestions to guests

Preferred:

• 2 years work experience in high volume environment
• Experience recognizing valid ID’s
• Experience in a live music environment

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
• Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at http://www.livenation.com/careers/index.html to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Live Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

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The expected compensation for this position in California is:

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.